Bo peeps

Avid Merrion creator Leigh Francis answers your questions

17/12/2006 … Why is your program called 'Bo Selecta'? Neil Courtis It's obviously taken from Craig David's song Rewind.

Happy meals

Club serves up lunchtime comedy

17/12/2006 … An Edinburgh club is to attempt lunchtime comedy shows in a bid to entertain office workers.

Kay's book sets records

The till are alive with The Sound Of Laughter

17/12/2006 … Peter Kay’s autobiography The Sound Of Laughter has beaten all records, bookstores report.

Fat lady doesn't sing

Dawn to make opera debut

15/12/2006 … Dawn French is to star in an opera at Covent Garden.

15/12/2006 … RICKY GERVAIS has submitted plans for an underground swimming pool, golf simulator and gym in his £2.

15/12/2006 … EXTRAS, That Mitchell & Webb Look, Peep Show, Saxondale and Green Wing have all been nominated as best comedy in the Broadcast magazine awards.

Tuck off

Lucas turns down Robin Hood role

15/12/2006 … Matt Lucas has turned down the BBC’s offer to play Friar Tuck in the next series of Robin Hood – saying he’s far too busy.

Racist Rosie?

...and other comedy trivia

15/12/2006 … Matt Lucas will have two best men at his wedding this weekend - but neither will be David Walliams.