Marcus Brigstocke: ‘Blazing Saddles makes me howl every time I watch it’
The comedian and actor on the things that make him laugh the most
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Life’s no cabaret: why gritty Weimar noir Babylon Berlin is wholly compelling TV
For many, these are days for comfort viewing. But this epically-realised police procedural offers another, more gripping way to pass the time
Peek into Picasso’s paperwork and loiter with Leonardo – the week in art
Take an online trip through Picasso’s dizzying genius, or a virtual stroll past the National Gallery’s greatest masterpieces – all in your weekly dispatch
Morning glory: why Channel 4 should resurrect The Big Breakfast
It was the star-making TV sensation that brought cheeky irreverence to the pre-pre-watershed slot. At a time of crisis, we need it back more than ever
Song lines: five of the best storytelling albums
Transport yourself with music that tells a tale, from country-soul star Bobbie Gentry to Pulitzer winner Kendrick Lamar
Chinese writer faces online backlash over Wuhan lockdown diary
Internet users accuse Fang Fang of handing foreigners ‘a giant sword’ to attack China
Fifa with friends: how to set up your own video game sports tournament
The global sporting calendar may be empty, but games such as Fifa 20 and AO Tennis let you set up a cup competition in your living room
Colbert interviews Bernie Sanders: ‘I hope to be able to work with Joe’
Late-night hosts address the end of Sanders’ run for president and all the pandemic warnings Trump ignored
Corona comedy: Facebook cabaret, gamer gags and a WhatsApp panel show
From Iain Stirling’s Fifa banter to Jayde Adams live from her lounge, comedians isolated by the lockdown are reaching audiences online
Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien: ‘Humanity has only really learned from disaster’
The guitarist is recovering from coronavirus – a pandemic he says is a global wake-up call – and releasing the solo album he finally plucked up the courage to make
Bamboo rats left in limbo as breeders push back against China wildlife ban
Farms forced to shut down operations as search continues for source of Covid-19 amid uncertainty over new industry rules
Revealed: 6,000 passengers on cruise ships despite coronavirus crisis
Guardian analysis comes amid growing scrutiny of industry’s response to outbreak