John Self explores some of the most famous titles that were initially turned down by publishers, and speaks to editors, authors and agents about why those books struggled to secure a deal

Comedy memories are one of the true yardstick of Bobby's life. Here he finally gets to experience an old childhood favourite in the flesh, two acts he remembers fondly from his glory days on the Londo...

Politics! Racism! Redemption! Words have power and words are a stand-ups greatest tool. Bobby experiences shows where every single syllable has been considered and others that sprawl with a devil may ...

Bobby explores some of the alternative spaces performers are making their own in Glasgow; a dilapidated music hall, an intimate cabaret venue and a bar with heart and soul.

Bobby has one helluva month seeing a cult favourite spoof it up, an old favourite on rare form and a new favourite step things up a gear.

The great director's last Hollywood film may have been a mercenary project, but he got something more out of it.

Libraries are transforming what they offer, but will that be enough to save them?

Relatives of Josh Kirby, who also produced artwork for Star Wars and many well-known authors, hope to keep the sci-fi and horror artist’s collection together for future generations

Blockbusters and flops, firm favourites and forgotten gems

This month Bobby sees the bells in with the cream of Scottish comedy playing an awkward ballroom and then gets down and dirty with a satire of a disgraced comedian.

This month Bobby takes in Northern Ireland's own Mr Worldwide, Shane Todd, at the Queen's Hall and then gets to catch up with two incredible acts who were just starting out back in his old days as a p...