WINCHESTER Comedy Festival takes place next week across five venues.

Now in its fourth year, the line-up this autumn includes Katherine Ryan, QI and Blackadder creator John Lloyd, musical comedian David O’Doherty, Sara Pascoe, Hal Cruttenden and Joe Lycett.

The festival will also host a Comedy Club For Kids in Winchester Discovery Centre on Sunday afternoon.

Paul Baker, director of the festival, said: "We’re excited to have more venues, more shows and more great nights of comedy on offer.

“From international superstars, to household names of the future, musical improv troupes to shows for children, we have something sure to tickle everyone’s funny bone.”

The festival takes place from October 1-4.

Full details are online at winchestercomedyfestival.co.uk.