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A quick word: Wilson Dixon

A quick word with Wilson Dixon, the country music star from Cripple Creek, Colorado.

Talking Heads: Dai Henwood and Guy Williams

For Talking Heads, 5'5" comedian Dai Henwood and 6'5" fellow Billy T Award winner and <i>7 Days</i> guest Guy Williams squared off in a game of inches.

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Sam Wills: Order of the gag

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Rhys Darby has got the gift of the gab

Comedian Rhys Darby is capping off his very big year with a live DVD. He talks to Lydia Jenkin.

Laugh it up in the silly season

On the eve of this comedy feast, TimeOut asked British star and host of the show Jason Cook, along with Irish charmer Des Bishop to spill a few of their festive secrets.

Roast makes Charlie Sheen see 'how f***ed up I was'

Eddie Izzard is a stand-up guy

Eddie Izzard is taking a break from his screen career to bring his latest stand-up show to New Zealand. He talks to Michele Manelis.

Joker is a man with more to offer

Forward Thinking: Getting Billy down to a T

Demetri Martin is a joker with a jotter

Stand-up guy Demetri Martin draws on his own experiences, and a sketch-pad, to keep his audience amused, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Films showcasing the life of Billy T hit screens

The life of Billy T James is being celebrated with two films showing different sides of the star. Russell Baillie reports.

Brilliant Billy: 20 years on

No one has come close to filling the shoes of Billy T. James since he died 20 years ago. Susan Pepperell finds out why.

Billy T still gets them giggling