Edith Pritchett's Venn diagrams satirise UK politics and dentistry
A witty look at the week's biggest UK stories through Edith Pritchett's satirical Venn diagrams, covering politics, home dentistry, and the quirks of British life.
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Fawlty Towers Voted Greatest British Sitcom After 50 Years
Five decades since its chaotic debut, John Cleese's masterpiece 'Fawlty Towers' has been officially crowned the greatest British sitcom of all time in a landmark poll, proving the Torquay hotel's misery is truly timeless.
Global Crackdown on Comedians as Democracy Fades
A chilling new report uncovers how authoritarian regimes worldwide are silencing comedians as a first step to crushing dissent. Satire is becoming a dangerous profession in the face of rising autocracy.
Ig Nobel Prize 2025: The Most Absurd Science Wins
The 2025 Ig Nobel Prizes have crowned the year's most bizarre yet thought-provoking research, from AI-composed sea shanties to the aerodynamics of cheese. Discover the science that makes you laugh, then think.
Ig Nobel Prizes Honour Bizarre Science Breakthroughs
The annual Ig Nobel Awards celebrate the weirdest and most improbable scientific research of the year, honouring studies on why curling pasta is impossible and the magnetic personalities of cows.
Howling Madness: Woman's Doorbell Blunder Goes Viral
A simple doorbell mix-up led to a viral sensation as a woman accidentally ordered 100 dog howlers, sparking a chorus of canine chaos across Britain.
Prince William's Trump Joke at King Charles Meeting
An exclusive look at the light-hearted moment when the Prince of Wales shared a jest with former President Donald Trump during a pivotal meeting with His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace.
Comedians Reveal The 10 Funniest Internet Moments Ever
Comedians Will Bartolo and Rae Colquhoun-Fairweather curate their ultimate list of the most side-splitting, unforgettable moments in internet history. Discover what viral gems made the cut.
Bad Man Review: A Southern-Fried Comic Triumph
Dive into our review of 'Bad Man', the gun-toting black comedy that serves up a hilarious slice of Southern Gothic life, lifted by its quirky characters and sharp script.
Jimmy Kimmel's Awkward Trump Joke Bombs at Emmy Awards
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel faced an uncomfortable silence at the Emmy Awards after a politically charged joke about Donald Trump's legal troubles failed to resonate with the celebrity audience.
Emmys Host Nate Bargatze Vows to Avoid Political Humour
Comedian Nate Bargatze reveals his strategy for hosting the 2024 Emmys: steering clear of political humour and controversial figures like Charlie Kirk to keep the focus on entertainment.
Guardian 2025 Education University Rankings Revealed
The Guardian's definitive 2025 league table ranks UK universities for Education degrees. Discover which institutions excelled in teaching, student satisfaction, and graduate prospects.
Maternity Trousers With 'Hideaway Sack' Satire By Edith Pritchett
A satirical cartoon by Edith Pritchett imagines the ultimate maternity trousers, featuring a comically large, baggy sack designed for expectant mothers to hide in, offering a witty take on modern pregnancy apparel.
Teachers' fury over 'Nando's-style' school food ratings
The Department for Education's new 'simplified' food rating system, likened to a Nando's heat scale, has been slammed by educators and unions as a 'slap in the face' that ignores the real crisis in school funding and meal quality.
UK Universities Face Financial Collapse - Crisis Deepens
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Edith Pritchett's Witty Venn Diagrams on Modern Life
Dive into Edith Pritchett's latest cartoon masterpiece for The Guardian, where clever Venn diagrams brilliantly dissect the quirks and contradictions of contemporary British life, from social etiquette to political absurdities.
Tom Gauld's Perfect Take on Post-Holiday Reality
Acclaimed cartoonist Tom Gauld perfectly captures the universal comedown of returning from holiday in his latest witty cartoon for The Guardian. Discover the humour in the mundane.
I Ordered An 'Egg Burger' And Got A Hilarious Reality Check
A British customer's simple order for an 'egg burger' from a local chip shop resulted in a surprisingly literal and utterly bizarre meal that has left the internet in stitches. Discover the comedy gold of this fast food misunderstanding.
How The Simpsons Became a British TV Institution
Discover the surprising cultural love affair between Britain and the quintessentially American animated sitcom, The Simpsons, as it celebrates enduring popularity and influence on UK phrases and humour.
Mystery 'Sandwich Guy' Posters Plaster Washington DC
A mysterious campaign of satirical posters has appeared across Washington DC, targeting former Trump aides Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller with the bizarre label 'Sandwich Guys of America'.
Wife shoves husband after chess loss tantrum in rain
A viral video captures the moment a wife's patience snaps, pushing her husband away after he lost a chess game and vowed to 'analyse his performance' for four hours in torrential rain. The hilarious incident in St James's Park has sparked a wave of sympat
GCSE Music faces extinction as costs soar to £400 per pupil
Exclusive: Soaring costs of music GCSEs are creating an 'apartheid' in arts education, with state school pupils priced out. The Child Poverty Action Group reveals the stark inequalities forcing schools to cut creative subjects.
Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
GCSE Resits Crisis: Beyond Admitting Failure
The Guardian's editorial calls for radical reform of England's broken GCSE resit system, arguing that acknowledging its failure is merely the first step toward meaningful change for thousands of students.
Phillipson Orders Urgent Data Review of DfE
In her first move as Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson demands immediate assessment of critical issues from school buildings to teacher recruitment, signalling major shake-up.
White working-class pupils 'failed' by system, says Keegan
Gillian Keegan delivers a stark warning as new data shows white working-class children have the lowest attainment rates in England, branding the situation a 'real injustice' that must be urgently addressed.
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