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15/11/2006 … RUSSELL BRAND will appear at Maxwell's Full Mooners late-night show at the London Comedy Store this Thursday (16).

Comedy addicts

Brand lands role in rehab sitcom

15/11/2006 … Former heroin junkie Russell Brand has landed a role in a new ITV1 sitcom set in a rehab clinic.

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15/11/2006 … THE ROYLE Family have been voted Britain’s favourite TV family ahead of the Trotters, from Only Fools and Horses, and The Simpsons.

French and Saunders plan tour

Duo 'too old for silly sketches'

14/11/2006 … French and Saunders are planning a nationwide tour next year.

Men behaving unpredictably

Morrissey to front TV improv show

14/11/2006 … Neil Morrissey has been lined up to star in a new improvised comedy for channel Five.

Arrested again...

Barschak held at Jacko's hotel

14/11/2006 … ‘Comedy Terrorist’ Aaron Barschak has been arrested again.

Extra competitive

Gervais and Merchant vie for best actor

14/11/2006 … Extras co-creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are to go head-to-head for the best comedy actor accolade at the British Comedy Awards.

Ready to tour again

Gervais previews new live show

14/11/2006 … Ricky Gervais is planning a new national stand-up tour next year – and is ready to preview it.