In with the new
BBC replaces its stand-up contest
17/08/2006 … The BBC will today launch a new talent hunt to replace its New Comedy Awards.
2006 Archives
Thu 17 August 2006
Canada remakes The Office
...and the lead character's called Gervais
17/08/2006 … Canada is to make its own French-language version of The Office, renaming David Brent as David Gervais.
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.
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.