DVD review: Richard Pryor - Live In Concert

26/07/2006 … The single most significant thing to note about this seminal Richard Pryor DVD is tucked away in the small print next the copyright notice.

What made Lenny Bruce so special

26/07/2006 … Lenny Bruce is widely acknowledged as the man who changed the face of stand-up; the pioneer who made comedy an artform in which comics could tackle social and personal…

I'm quitting sitcoms

Gervais plans to write drama instead

26/07/2006 … Ricky Gervais plans to quit writing comedy.

Robin's return

Williams goes back to stand-up

26/07/2006 … Robin Williams is planning a return to stand-up, with a tour of the US.

Welcome to Springfield

Simpsons guest stars named

25/07/2006 … Natalie Portman, Kiefer Sutherland, the White Stripes and Dr Phil will be among the guest voices on the next season of The Simpsons.

Making a splash

Walliams is Sports Personality favourite

25/07/2006 … David Walliams has become favourite to win the BBC’s prestigious Sports Personality of the Year award for his cross-Channel swim.

Syked up

Eric back on TV

25/07/2006 … Eric Sykes is to return to TV.

Critics' choice

The Office wins more awards

24/07/2006 … The American version of The Office has scooped two more awards – one for best comedy and another for star Steve Carell.