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FUNNIEST joke ever? You could start a fight anywhere over that one. Few would quibble, however, over the inclusion of an Eric Morecambe classic on any shortlist. The scene: two gentlemen in bed, night. One goes to the window and looks out just as a vehicle tears past, sirens blaring. “He’s not going to sell much ice cream going at that speed, is he?” asks Morecambe of Wise. Hear it as often as you like, the line, written by the great Eddie Braben, never fails. Chances are you have seen it many times, given how frequently the shows are repeated. Who could resist then, a programme w...

Last modified on Tue 13 Jul 2021 02.10 EDT In the early 90s, Manchester’s cultural revolution was in full swing. “Everything was thriving,” remembers actor, writer and comedian John Thomson who grew up in Preston before studying drama at Manchester Polytechnic. Beyond the Haçienda, a comedy scene was growing in the city’s pub rooms where Thomson made friends with Wythenshawe local Caroline Aherne. “In Manchester at that time, there were a lot of funny people,” Thomson says. “Caroline was naturally funny.” Aherne’s comic creation Mrs Merton, the ...

Gossip Week: Need a refresher on the who, what and why of local gossip? We're here to help. All week The Spinoff is taking a look at the role of gossip in Aotearoa’s past, present and future – read our Gossip Week content here.  Ali Mau  In the late 2000s, broadcaster Ali Mau couldn't kee

The NSW government’s Dine and Discover vouchers can now be used until July 31. Here are the pick of upcoming shows to help you choose.