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By Nicky Clark - 16 May 10:21

Previously sceptical of his work, a disability rights campaigner speaks with the comedian about controversy and compassion.

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By Samira Shackle - 09 May 10:53

On the "smashing" of grammar schools.

By Samira Shackle - 09 January 1:00

The great gonzo satirist and former writer for National Lampoon and Rolling Stone talks libertarianism, American satire today, Barack Obama, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.

By Helen Lewis - 19 October 13:01

From Anne Frank's drum kit to PC gone mad, the best articles on this knotty cultural debate.

By Steven Baxter - 19 October 11:29

"Mong face" is just a punchline desperately in search of a set-up.

By Helen Lewis - 11 October 14:05

All-male panel show line-ups are making me lose my sense of humour.

By Helen Lewis - 26 August 14:36

Don't blame Ian Hislop for the lack of respect we show politicians.

By Helen Lewis - 31 July 12:50

Henning Wehn on silly puns and why Stewart Lee is wrong about joking in German.

By Helen Lewis - 27 July 13:25

Comedy shows are banned from using Commons footage.

By Helen Lewis - 21 July 14:29

A discussion with John Oliver of The Daily Show about UK and US humour.

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