Rob Brydon has slammed plans for a 'Gavin and Stacey' musical as "pants".

Comic Tim Vine was crowned king of the one-liners today after one of his gags was named the best joke of the Edinburgh Fringe.

Irish comedian Patrick Kielty is to host a new post-pub stand-up show for Channel 4 as a satirical reaction to the week’s news, it was announced today.