Johnny Vegas

Late'n'Live Guide to Comedy

The greatest hits of the legendary Fringe bear-pit makes an appearance on TV

2 Feb 2012

‘The performing equivalent of self-harm’ is how Johnny Vegas describes the bearpit hell of the notorious Late’n’Live. Brainchild of the Gilded Balloon’s head honcho Karen Koren, this Edinburgh Fringe staple has been sending chills down the spines of…

What to watch this Christmas: TV highlights

Little Crackers, Great Expectations, Hacks and True Stories: Sarah Palin among the top TV Xmas picks

13 Dec 2011

When it comes to Christmas television traditions, you could rely on a Morecambe & Wise special, The Great Escape on Boxing Day and trying to guess who would fall asleep first at HM’s shrill message-sending. It may have some way to go to be considered a…

Christmas comedy memoirs roundup

Lee Evans, Johnny Vegas, Jason Manford and Simon Day all have books on the way

17 Oct 2011

With the Christmas market positively saturated these days with stand-up comedy DVDs, publishers have clearly decided it’s time to cash in by launching a batch of memoirs from folk who may (or may not) have made you laugh down the years. Titlewise, Lee…

Johnny Vegas weds

TV Gossip

31 Mar 2011

Johnny Vegas has got married. The former 'Benidorm' star tied the knot with PR consultant Maia Dunphy in a ceremony at a Spanish ranch in front of 120 family and friends, who were treated to a traditional Mediterranean menu of gazpacho, cured meats…

Daytime TV addict Johnny Vegas

TV Gossip

30 Aug 2010

Johnny Vegas is addicted to watching 'Homes Under the Hammer'. The 'Benidorm' actor admits he can't put the TV on if he has somewhere important to be, because his "love of cheap property" means he ends up watching daytime telly for hours on…

Comedy DVD roundup

19 Jan 2010

They might not quite be the small screen equivalent of The Broons or Oor Wullie annuals, but live DVDs from Jimmy Carr and Russell Brand are close to becoming a festive staple. Indeed, no Christmas morning seems complete nowadays without 75-odd minutes…

Seymour Mace

25 Jun 2009

In these serious times, comedy can be seen as a force of salvation for those finding life tough. Their choice of fun-seeking though may be informed by the exact feeling desired at the end of a show. If you want a comedy gig in which your political…

Five Comedy Things to Watch on TV

16 Apr 2009

The Inbetweeners Series two gets into its stride as Will’s birthday looms. He’s planning a suitably grown-up dinner with a few close friends, and, naturellement, any girls they can persuade to come. E4, Thu 16 Apr, 10pm. Reno 911! More spoof…

Remote Control - TV round-up

Brian Donaldson finds that comedy-drama is often a

29 Jan 2007

There are few things on British TV more comedic and dramatic than Johnny Vegas’ shape. Showing that he has a lot of guts, the northern funnyman graces Benidorm (STV, Thu 1 Feb, 10pm - 3 stars) with a full frontal exposé of his plentiful girth after…