Falling Starr
13/05/2005 … Freddie Starr is planning to quit comedy, saying he wants to leave before he looks ‘pathetic’.
2005 Archives
Fri 13 May 2005
Thu 12 May 2005
The Twain gang
Steve Martin lands top US award
12/05/2005 … Steve Martin is to receive this year’s prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humour.
Wed 11 May 2005
Tony loves Spam
Python musical tops Broadway awards
11/05/2005 … Monty Python’s has topped the shortlists for Broadway's most prestigious awards, the Tonys.
The Odd Couple
Bailey and Davies to star in Fringe drama
11/05/2005 … Bill Bailey and Alan Davies are to star as The Odd Couple at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Coming to a local theatre
11/05/2005 … The League of Gentlemen have announced a new national tour.
King of the cattle
Rich Hall lands new BBC4 series
11/05/2005 … Rich Hall has landed a new BBC Four series.
Mon 09 May 2005
Be a laughing stock
BBC New Comedy contest launched
09/05/2005 … The BBC has launched its annual hunt for the best new stand-up talent.
Hill be back
09/05/2005 … Harry Hill’s TV Burp has been recommissioned for a fifth series.