2005 Archives
Tue 18 January 2005
Borat director quits
18/01/2005 … The director of Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film has reportedly quit after a run-in with the comic.
Mon 17 January 2005
Not such a fat Cat
17/01/2005 … One of the best-loved comedy festivals on the international circuit is to be slimmed down after its major sponsor pulled out.
A funny old game
17/01/2005 … Father Ted creator Arthur Mathews has written a musical about Manchester United and Ireland star Roy Keane.
Sun 16 January 2005
Well connected
16/01/2005 … The BBC is to air another series of Comedy Connections next month.
It's Barley seen...
16/01/2005 … Chris Morris’s new media satire Nathan Barley is proving a ratings flop – attracting just three per cent of the audience on Friday night.
A good laugh
16/01/2005 … Some of the top names in comedy are donating footage for a new DVD expected to raise more than £1million for the tsunami appeal.
Oi Enfield, No!
16/01/2005 … A TV advert featuring Harry Enfield goading Winston Churchill as a ‘porky prime minister’ has been banned.