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There is an oft used idea in comedy – “punching up versus punching down”. In a nutshell, most comedians broaching any potentially sensitive or controversial topics will ask themselves some questions, including: Who is the victim of the joke? Is it fair for them to be the victim of the joke? Are they of a higher or lower status than the joker? In my view, the incident at the BAFTAs is no different. There is scope for this to be the subject of a comedic “bit” and manage to be

Warning - a long-winded back story follows... I've always been a joker. My backstory is fairly stereotypical and clichéd . Whilst my childhood is by no means a sob story, there is a degree of trauma to unpack. I'm the youngest of five kids. My mum left Scotland when I was around 6 weeks old, fleeing a violent, alcoholic husband using money from the local church's emergency fund. She fled to Essex, where her sister lived, and so I was raised there. Mum remarried when I was 4

Hello Sheffield (and beyond)! We are absolutely thrilled to introduce Gags for Good CIC , your new Sheffield-based social enterprise dedicated to proving that laughter isn't just the best medicine – it's also a powerful tool for positive change. You might be wondering, what exactly is "Gags for Good"? Laughter with a Purpose: Our Story & Mission In a nutshell, we believe everyone deserves the joy and connection that comedy brings. But we also know that for many, access to com