Too much Branding

Russell rapped for DVD plugs

05/11/2006 … Russell Brand has been told off by his BBC bosses for plugging his products on air.

Merchant of mirth

Stephen plans return to stand-up

05/11/2006 … Stephen Merchant is planning a return to stand-up.

04/11/2006 … CHRIS ROCK has reportedly begun divorce proceedings against his wife of nearly ten years, Malaak Compton-Rock.

04/11/2006 … THE VICAR OF DIBLEY will get married in the 'conclusive' Christmas specials, it hsa been reported.

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Chortle's new download store

04/11/2006 … Another month, another Chortle face-lift!Today we unveil a new download store, offering a much larger range of comedy shows to listen to on your PC or on the move…

We've gone PC mad

Comic hits back in racism row

04/11/2006 … The comic at the centre of a racism row has complained he is the victim of rampant political correctness.

Lee Hurst's dad dies

... just days after comic's suicide threat

04/11/2006 … Lee Hurst’s dad has died, just days after the distraught comic threatened to kill himself over his hospital treatment.

03/11/2006 … RICKY GERVAIS is to appear on Channel 4 Radio's new topical comedy programme, The Weekly Show, which will be recorded at London's Soho Theatre at 5pm tomorrow (Saturday)…