Hurlls of wisdom

The veteran comedy producer on 50 years in the business

08/02/2007 … Few people can boast the breadth and depth of knowledge about comedy that TV producer Michael Hurll has.

A small problem...

Comic banned - for being 11

08/02/2007 … A stand-up has been banned from a comedy club – because he’s just 11 years old.

08/02/2007 … RUBY WAX will host red-carpet coverage of Sunday’s Bafta Film Awards from a wheelchair, after undergoing foot surgery.

The Dumb Waiter

Review by Steve Bennett

08/02/2007 … It seems you can’t swing a Nobel Prize for Literature in the West End these days without clouting a comedian doing Pinter.

ITV disc-overs stand-up

Nichol heralds wave of DVD deals

07/02/2007 … More stand-up shows will be available on DVD after ITV has pledged to sign up the best circuit talent – starting with Phil Nichol.

07/02/2007 … RUSSELL HOWARD will be co-hosting ITV2's coverage of the Brits alongside Lauren Laverne on February 14.

Lenny Henry: Where You From?

Review by Steve Bennett

07/02/2007 … There can be no doubting the affection people have for Lenny Henry.

menage06

06/02/2007 … RICHARD HERRING has announced a tour of his 2006 Edinburgh show Menage A Un, starting with a run in London's Arts Theatre.