The Irish Times

James Acaster: ‘There’s not much positive about being English today’

The standup discusses podcasts, Irish comedy and why 2016 was the best year for music

Mon May 18 2020 - 05:00

The comedian on his wild fame in the 1990s – and why he now prefers a pork pie to a pint

Thu May 07 2020 - 06:00

Listening figures are up, says Acast, as audiences seek both coronavirus updates and escape

Tue Mar 31 2020 - 05:38

The comedian is a crusader for the cause. Especially on International Women’s Day

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 09:13

Organisers say leading by example will ‘allow everyone the opportunity to prosper’

Mon Nov 19 2018 - 06:00

Comedian laid to rest to the sound of ‘Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now’ by The Smiths

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 19:50

The Luas through Trinity, Trump’s 5-star Liberty Hall and a campaign against seagulls

Sat Apr 01 2017 - 13:40

Songs written by the Goon were found by actor daughter Jane who will perform them

Mon Mar 23 2015 - 00:22

Who’d have thought 20 years ago that Belfast would one day become a barrel of laughs

Sat Sept 13 2014 - 11:37