Comedy

BBCLenny 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

BBCSolihull 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.

BBCOnes 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 BirminghamVeteran 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 Birmingham80 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 BirminghamBirmingham'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 centreBirmingham 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 HeathCherry 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 BirminghamBirmingham'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

SolihullThe 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 CarrottJasper 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-AvonMaster 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

ComedyLenny 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.

WolverhamptonShappi 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

BBCJohn 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 HallRuby Wax is racking her brain for new material

Comedian Ruby Wax talks to Roz Laws about staying sane in the 21st century.

Repertory Theatre BirminghamNew 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 BirminghamSouth 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 HallThe big error that put Alan Davies on the retweet

Telly favourite Alan Davies talks touring, Twitter and blue whales with Roz Laws .

ComedyAward-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

ComedyComedian Paul Foot is bringing his unique show to the Midlands

Comedian Paul Foot tells Dave Freak about faxes and his latest one-man show.

ComedyComic Lucy Porter bringing Northern Soul to the Midlands

Stand-up star coming to Midland Arts Centre

ComedyComic John Bishop fires up the engines for a Supersonic tour

Star coming to the Birmingham NIA in 2014

What's On NewsShops left empty for two years at Fort Shopping Centre to finally be replaced by giant store

The out of town shopping centre is finally replacing empty shops

What's On NewsFirst look inside new Dirty Martini bar on Bennetts Hill

After an investment of £1.4 million, Dirty Martini opens on Bennetts Hill on Saturday, April 21

Food & DrinkThe best beer and cider keg deals at Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda and Amazon

Looking for a budget keg for your barbeque or house party? Look no further

Black SabbathMidlands 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

Food & DrinkExclusive first look inside massive new The Ivy Temple Row - spanning three floors

The 7,000 sq ft venue spanning three floors opens on Wednesday April 11

Orchestra Of The SwanAll-English programme for Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara

Polish conductor Patrycja Pieczara is set to repeat an all-English programme at Worcester Cathedral joined by Baritone Roderick Williams.

Music & NightlifeInspired by art that captured the mystical in the landscape

Composer Philip Sawyers will see another premiere of his work, The Valley of Vision, performed next week.

LongbridgePlans for new cinema and restaurants scrapped

Developers regenerating Longbridge opt for a third supermarket in south Birmingham town after leisure complex proposals hampered by 'market conditions'

Birmingham Royal BalletBirmingham Royal Ballet chief steps down

Jan Teo is leaving the post after just over two years and is replaced by a former director of Orlando Ballet

MailboxNew kitchen designer to open at the Mailbox

Harvey Jones Kitchens will join the boutique mall's growing portfolio of home furnishing retailers

Commercial PropertyNext phase of Longbridge regeneration revealed

St Modwen plans to build for new units aimed at industrial units

What's On NewsShops left empty for two years at Fort Shopping Centre to finally be replaced by giant store

The out of town shopping centre is finally replacing empty shops

Rich ListRich List 2017: No.45 - Nick Grey and family

Vacuum cleaner entrepreneur is a new entry with a £95 million fortune

Birmingham Chamber of CommerceCurium Solutions takes home top gong at business awards

People development firm which was founded ten years ago named region's top business by chamber of commerce

Regional AffairsTheresa May's advisor Nick Timothy deletes his Twitter account after Windrush row

Former advisor to Theresa May quits Twitter after claim that she wasn't behind 'go home' vans is challenged

Birmingham Chamber of CommerceCurium Solutions takes home top gong at business awards

People development firm which was founded ten years ago named region's top business by chamber of commerce

Car ReviewsBold, well-equipped crossover aims to Eclipse the competition

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a distinctive look with a bold front, boomerang-shaped cutouts and a twin section rear window

Business NewsGender pay gap briefing

Gender pay gap briefing

EmploymentWhat is a workplace user experience and what can I do to make the best one possible?

Steve Dobson, Workplace Consultant at Overbury - the UK's leading office fit out and refurbishment specialist - gives top advice

Aston UniversityWork starts on new students' union building

Clegg Construction is carrying out £6.5m contract to develop new student facility at Aston University