Late-breaking jokes
Radio's 'first topical sitcom' launched
04/05/2005 … Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis have created a new topical sitcom for Radio 4.
2005 Archives
Wed 04 May 2005
To the Max
Miller statue unveiled in Brighton
04/05/2005 … A life-size bronze statue of legendary variety-hall comic Max Miller has been unveiled in his home town of Brighton Sir Norman Wisdom, Roy Hudd, June Whitfield,…
Tue 03 May 2005
The news? It's a joke
John Sergeant to host new satire
03/05/2005 … Former ITN political editor is to host a new topical comedy show for ITV.
Bad timing
French & Saunders rapped over 'decapitation'
03/05/2005 … First it was Billy Connolly, now French and Saunders have landed in trouble for being insensitive about the beheading of British hostage Ken Bigley.
A retiring type
Lenny Henry to quit sketch shows
03/05/2005 … Lenny Henry plans to quit TV sketch shows after almost 30 years.
Mon 02 May 2005
Hitchhiker's given a lift
Movie tops UK and US box office
02/05/2005 … The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy has topped both the British and American box office in its opening weekend.
Sun 01 May 2005
Chris Lynam – Original Review
01/05/2005 … If mere mention of the word ‘zany’ sends a shudder down your spine, you’d better cut Chris Lynam a very wide berth.
Phil Zimmerman – Original Review
01/05/2005 … Phil Zimmerman certainly looks the part - his unkept hair, craggy face, manic eyes and twitchy manner all scream out 'comedian'.