13 stories by "Sam Wollaston"
It showcased the biggest stars of the day, including Stan Laurel, Harry Houdini, Morecambe and Wise and Shirley Bassey, before becoming a bingo hall, a church and a squat. It was almost turn…
Since Covid, the actor has been fighting for a legal change, determined no one should have to die alone. She discusses Partygate, rule-breaking " and getting drunk with King Charles
One day …
In our celebrity Dining across the divide special, the comedians cover everything from cancel culture to Jeremy Corbyn
Rufus, 43, London
Occupation Actor, comedian and presenter Continue rea…
The star of Catastrophe and Home Sweet Home Alone answers your questions on everything from family tragedy to the value of comedy
Rob Delaney " comedian, actor, writer, tweeter, activist " c…
The former children's TV presenter has made a festive spectacular with friends and family. It's Jack and the Beanstalk " filmed in his own back garden
'Come in, hi, I'm Peter," says Peter Du…
From his Life on Mars cop to Crime and Punishment's Raskolnikov, Simm does a fine line in the troubled and conflicted. Next up? Macbeth
John Simm doesn't do any of that superstition nonsense…
The Britain's Got Talent winner, who has cerebral palsy and uses a voice box in his standup act, talks about ditching his day job " and the thorny issue of being inspiring
In April 2015, Lee…
It's just an ordinary weekend at the Arizona compound of America's most abrasive standup. But who is the man behind the foul-mouthed rants?I've never done an interview quite like this. Usual…
It's just an ordinary weekend at the Arizona compound of America's most abrasive standup. But who is the man behind the foul-mouthed rants?I've never done an interview quite like this. Usual…
Forget snakes and lizards: if you're going to put animals in Room 101, then pick BambiI like Richard Osman (massive fan of Pointless), but I very much disagree with his views, on Room 101 (B…
A crested black macaque looks cute with its spiky hairstyle " until you see it has an erectionI'm not sure about these crested black macaques, the stars of Meet the Monkeys: Natura…
From an illicit Pixies gig to a Mesopotamian ziggurat, Guardian critics recall their biggest moment of inspiration in their respective fieldsPop: Alexis PetridisCan any gig you see as a crit…
Agony & Ecstasy is basically Pineapple Dance Studios for posh people. I'm hookedWe had the The Real King's Speech on telly the other day. Here, with Agony & Ecstasy: A Year With English Nati…