Doing all write
Comics shortlisted for writing award
17/08/2006 … Reginald D Hunter, Mark Watson and the team behind The Receptionists have been nominated for the leading writing award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
2006 Archives
Thu 17 August 2006
Tue 15 August 2006
Shuttleworth star ill
15/08/2006 … John Shuttleworth creator Graham Fellows has pulled out of the Edinburgh Fringe after being struck down by a mystery illness.
Do comics hate Jews?
Anti-semitic row hits Edinburgh
15/08/2006 … A major row has broken out over claims an anti-semitic sentiment is rife among comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Mon 14 August 2006
Pegg loses friends
Simon to star in film of bestseller
14/08/2006 … Simon Pegg is to star in a film adaptation of the bestseller How to Lose Friends and Alienate People.
Hours of fun
Watson launches his marathon gig
14/08/2006 … Mark Watson has launced his attempt for a new world record for the longest stand-up gig – with a 36 hour performance.
Sun 13 August 2006
Camp as Christmas
13/08/2006 … Little Britain is to record a Christmas special in London next month.
First in lines
13/08/2006 … Peter Kay’s ‘garlic bread’ catchphrase has been named the best comedy one-liner in British TV history.
Fri 11 August 2006
Craig Charles arrested
11/08/2006 … Craig Charles has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug.