Forgotten heroes of comedy

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

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

Spending time in the garden helped me to play the Queen in The Crown. I would go out there with the dog, trying to speak like her. Jim [Imelda’s husband and Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter] saw me and

From twins to wildly different alter egos, we remember our favourite performances where actors play multiple roles in the same film

Whether appearing in a soap or on stage, actress Susie Blake, 75, has relished every role she’s tackled

At 51 she’s perhaps a little young to be declared a national treasure, but there’s no doubt that popular actress Olivia Colman is certainly well and truly on her way. Talented and hard-working and adm