Comedy

BBC Lenny Henry's plea for more investment in West Midlands TV production Actor and comedian says more is needed in the region and hopes to bring more work to the Midlands

BBC Solihull writer's Car Share set to make broadcasting history with iPlayer premiere All six episodes of Car Share, written by Tim Reid and Paul Coleman, will be available on the iPlayer between April 24 and 28.

BBC Ones to watch 2015: Birmingham's cultural stars From TV to movies, comedy to crime drama, who from the city will be keeping us entertained during 2015

Alexandra Theatre Birmingham Veteran comedian Ken Dodd is heading to Birmingham's Alexandra Theatre Veteran comedian Ken Dodd is clocking up six decades in showbusiness, he tells Graham Young why he is still fizzing, ahead of his show at the New Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham.

Glee Club Birmingham 80 shows across Birmingham in comedy extravaganza The Birmingham Comedy Festival runs for 10 days from October 3 and features 150 acts in 80 performances across the city.

Glee Club Birmingham Birmingham's Glee Club plays host to deadpan comic James Acaster Comedian James Acaster plays Birmingham's Glee Club as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival, he will also play Warwick Arts Centre and Bromsgrove Artrix.

Birmingham city centre Birmingham Comedy Festival gets under way as The Goon Show is recreated on stage Birmingham Comedy Festival begins next week with dozens of shows to see. Roz Laws talks to comics and discovers a radio revival of The Goon show.

Kings Heath Cherry Reds plays host to Comedian Kate Smurthwaite Comedienne Kate Smurthwaite plays Cherry Reds in as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival All Dayer.

Glee Club Birmingham Birmingham's first comedy club The Glee Club celebrates 20 years of jokes Birmingham's first comedy club is celebrating 20 years of jokes. Owner Mark Tughan tells Roz Laws the secrets of his success

Solihull The world of stand-up is a funny old game Edinburgh Fringe Festival is up and running with more than 3,000 shows in 250 venues. Roz Laws rounds up the Midland artists taking part and talks to a playful comedian

Jasper Carrott Jasper Carrott: People told me I could make it big in the States... but I like it here in Birmingham Jasper Carrott made his TV debut 40 years ago and is now back on the road again. As he prepares to play the second biggest outdoor audience of his career, he talks to Graham Young about keeping it fresh

Stratford-upon-Avon Master of puns Tim Vine sticking to one-liners for laughs Tim Vine is swapping puns for the world of pork belly futures as a temporary share trader. But, he tells Alison Jones , he is not giving up the day job that took him so long to find

Comedy Lenny Henry takes to the Birmingham stage for the first time Lenny Henry is to star in the stage premiere of Rudy's Rare Records, a Radio 4 series which has been adapted for the theatre.

Wolverhampton Shappi Khorsandi: The industry is so male dominated I couldn't rest Comedian Shappi Khorsandi tells Roz Laws about life as a single mum and being the token female on TV shows.

Adele 'Telling Jimmy Savile to get lost is my badge of honour'Disabled comedian Laurence Clark tells Roz Laws about being patronised – even by Jimmy Savile

BBC John Hegley: My musings on poetry, books - ands spuds Acclaimed poet is one of the star attractions at this year’s Wenlock Poetry Festival. Graham Young reports

Birmingham Town Hall Ruby Wax is racking her brain for new material Comedian Ruby Wax talks to Roz Laws about staying sane in the 21st century.

Repertory Theatre Birmingham New comedy inspired by children's TV show Tiswas A new comedy inspired by children's TV show Tiswas takes to the stage in Birmingham. Roz Laws reports

Glee Club Birmingham South African comedian Trevor Noah to play Birmingham’s Glee Club South African comedian Trevor Noah tells Roz Laws about the harsh reality of racism and finding comedy in Apartheid.

Wolverhampton Civic Hall The big error that put Alan Davies on the retweet Telly favourite Alan Davies talks touring, Twitter and blue whales with Roz Laws .

Comedy Award-winning comic Tom Wrigglesworth to play the Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club Yorkshire funnyman will take to the stage at the Jewellery Quarter Comedy Club – held monthly at the Rose Villa Tavern, Jewellery Quarter – on Tuesday November 12

Comedy Comedian Paul Foot is bringing his unique show to the Midlands Comedian Paul Foot tells Dave Freak about faxes and his latest one-man show.

Comedy Comic Lucy Porter bringing Northern Soul to the Midlands Stand-up star coming to Midland Arts Centre

Comedy Comic John Bishop fires up the engines for a Supersonic tour Star coming to the Birmingham NIA in 2014

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Film & TV From a blockbuster to a shoestring budget for JJ Feild If there was a movie equivalent of David and Goliath it could be summed up by the box office chances of British actor JJ Feild’s latest films.

London 2012 Olympics Hamish Glen has a decade of delights at The Belgrade He was the man who discovered David Tennant and has helped transform The Belgrade Theatre as one of the region's top cultural venues.

Theatre The kids are ballet alright For choreographer Olivia Pickford, Snow White is culmination of lots of hard work, finds Terry Grimley.

Film & TV From Poirot to porn Mike Davies gets into character with David Suchet.

Black Sabbath Midlands rocks! How Birmingham’s industrial heritage made it the birthplace of heavy metal An industrial accident in a sheet metal factory proved crucial to the sound of metal pioneers Black Sabbath in a region that has so many links with the genre

Education Armonico Consort going supersize for its surround sound shows Warwickshire’s Armonico Consort are taking on two massive polychoral works from the 16th century. Christopher Morley talks to its artistic director

CBSO Concert hall's winning friends in high places As the Opening Festival of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire continues apace, Christopher Morley talks to its principal, Julian Lloyd Webber

The Cube Birmingham New bowling to launch at The Cube this summer Boutique operator Lane7 confirms it will launch its latest venture in The Cube in August

CBSO Sir Simon Rattle’s return is a highlight of CBSO’s season Some familiar faces are coming to Symphony Hall. Christopher Morley reveals the must-see classical concerts being staged in Birmingham

Education Leave your hampers and frilly shirts behind for Hellensmusic The annual festival at Hellens manor house is aiming to inspire musicians, students and the audience. Christopher Morley talks to venue owner Adam Munthe

Colmore Row Law firm opens new Birmingham office Stone King grows its portfolio of bases to five across England

Commercial Property Future Faces Awards unveils 2018 shortlist Chamber of Commerce's fourth annual awards will celebrate the rising stars of Greater Birmingham's business community

Motoring News Electric taxi maker targeting Birmingham drivers ahead of pollution crack down Polluting cabs set to be refused Birmingham licenses from 2020

Jewellery Quarter Comment: It pays to help businesses underneath the arches Architect Joe Holyoak assess the potential impact of Network Rail's plans to sell thousands of archways including those where Birmingham's diversity thrives

Regional Affairs 'Gigantic' block of flats in Solihull suburb thrown out by planners It would have replaced one house with five apartments

Colmore Row Law firm opens new Birmingham office Stone King grows its portfolio of bases to five across England

Seven Capital Plans revealed for Birmingham's first ever luxury apartments with VIP hotel services St Martin's Place will offer full range of services from Park Regis Hotel

Birmingham City FC Birmingham City sign St Andrew's naming rights deal Club agrees deal with owners to rebrand its stadium and training facility at Wast Hills

In The News How can I fit my growing workforce in my office space?Overbury Managing Director Andrew Wood discusses how to utilise office space for a growing workforce

Birmingham Post Business Awards Sandon Hall is backing Birmingham Post Business Awards 2018 - here’s why Stafford’s exclusive wedding and event venue reveals why it’s backing BPBA 2018 - with nominations closing on Friday July 13