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Isy Suttie is appearing in the Phoenix Fringe this year

Fringe benefits for the comedians staying away from Edinburgh

Alice Jones' Arts Diary

Justin Lee Collins fined for speeding offence

Justin Lee Collins has been hit with a £327 bill for speeding on a motorway in his Mini Cooper.

The Red Arrows fly over Olympic Stadium during the Opening Ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games

Olympics legacy: A fortnight of positive attitudes is not enough

The Paralympics were a breakthrough moment. They were a great opportunity to think about disability in a different way and for disabled people to be much more visible.

Claudia Winkleman says producers need not redress the gender imbalance on TV panel shows

Claudia Winkleman defends male dominance on TV panel shows

Men are more competitive and 'that's possibly what works'

Jerry Seinfeld has collaborated with Wale on his new album

Watch out Jay-Z: Jerry Seinfeld is rap's new secret weapon

Alice Jones' Arts Diary

The North (and Almost Everything in It), By Paul Morley

Mancunian bias, dodgy theories – but this groaning table of northern relish has flavour to spare

Clare Balding with the special award for outstanding achievement in factual presenting, one of two special awards for this year (Ian West/PA)

BBC apologises for broadcasting discussion on 'curing' Clare Balding of being gay

The programme also asked guests to debate whether Balding should present horse racing shows topless

Video: Film trailers for the latest releases

Watch the videos below for a selection of trailers for the latest releases:

Video: Film trailers for the latest releases

Watch the videos below for a selection of trailers for the latest releases:

Jerry Lewis says he doesn't like women comics

Jerry Lewis: 'Women doing comedy bothers me'

Ladies? Don't make Jerry Lewis laugh.

Alexander Armstrong

Page 3 Profile: Alexander Armstrong, comedian

What-ho! Someone giving Armstrong a rough time?

Comedian Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson bailed until July over sex allegations

Comedian denies any wrongdoing

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