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Comedians teach celebrities the art of stand-up. Review by Veronica Lee

The Stand Up And Deliver sets reviewed - Which celebs killed... and which died?

TV Editor Tonight's top telly includes a look at the elusive Billy Murray, a right mixed bunch on First Dates Ireland, the final How to Be Good with Money and Dating No Filter - a show that mixes dating with comedy . . . Pick of the Day The Fantastic Mr Murray, 10.00pm, Sky Arts &n NOW TV Outside of his films, Bill Murray is almost always an elusive man. He hates interviews but isn't a misanthrope. He prefers to be where we don't expect him. This film reveals the extraordinary character behind the famous actor. From Wilmette, the small town in Illinois where he grew up; to New York, where he ...

Review of Channel 4's show in which celebrities try comedy The news that celebrities would be trying their hand at stand-up on TV was initially greeted with rumblings of discontent among some comedians. Why should these famous amateurs be given air time when established practitioners can barely work, was their understandable  complaint. By its nature, Stand Up And Deliver has to overlook the years, if not decades, of gruelling work it takes to become a skilled comedian. But the show demonstrates a respect for the craft, will spark more interest in live comedy, and gave work to the five comic...

She used to chair the Conservatives. He used to perform in his underpants. Could Nick Helm turn Sayeeda Warsi into a comedian?