Charles ludlam and theatre of the ridiculous

Comedy historian Robert Ross pays tribute to some of the finest and funniest, but often overlooked, names in showbiz

WHEN fire broke out at Nymans, West Sussex, ...

● NEARLY 50 YEARS AFTER HIS DEATH, Terence ...

What makes a novel of ideas?

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It’s a classic bit of television Charlie. He’s trying to play a tune and although he’s failing – badly – you just know he’d succeed if only he used a proper instrument and not the big white kitchen si