First in lines

Kay tops TV one-liner poll

13/08/2006 … Peter Kay’s ‘garlic bread’ catchphrase has been named the best comedy one-liner in British TV history.

Craig Charles arrested

Comic faces drug probe

11/08/2006 … Craig Charles has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a class A drug.

Making movie magic

Peep Show team embark on their film

11/08/2006 … Shooting starts next Sunday on the first movie from the team behind Peep Show.

Cufflinks & Jolly Ranchers for Dummies

10/08/2006 … Ranney's stand-up inspiration is poor indeed ­ evil Bush, oral sex, farting, even an extended Star Wars routine revolving about the mandatory Yoda impression.

How unchristian...

BBC drops blasphemous comic

10/08/2006 … Australian comic Jim Jeffries has been axed from appearing on a BBC One religious show after a run-in with the hardline Christian Voice.

Over the Moon

Demetri lands movie deal

10/08/2006 … Demetri Martin has landed a major film deal.

Renew your enthusiasm

Larry David agrees to sixth series

09/08/2006 … Larry David is to make a sixth series of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

The wrath of pod

Brand's anger over BBC podcast

09/08/2006 … The BBC has dropped a regular Russell Brand podcast after the comedian refused to allow them to edit out contentious material.