31/05/2007 … FORMER Frasier star David Hyde Pierce has come out as gay, after years of refusing to discuss his sexuality.

31/05/2007 … SIR ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER says making a Little Britain musical would be a 'great idea'.

Comic's teen sex shame

McAllister on offenders' register

31/05/2007 … Scottish stand-up Keir McAllister has been placed on the sex offenders’ register after his flirtations with a 16-year-old schoolgirl turned sexual.

Gigs for life

US comic signs unique deal

31/05/2007 … It is a contract many comedians would die for: guaranteed work for the rest of your life.

Brand-up comedy

Russell to land C4 series

31/05/2007 … Russell Brand is poised to land his own Channel 4 stand-up show.

Ronni loses her figures

Audience slump for Ancona & Co

30/05/2007 … Ronni Ancona’s new sketch show has lost half its audience in a week.

Fringe first

Sneak peak at Fringe line-up

30/05/2007 … Chortle today reveals a sneak preview of some of the hundreds of comedy shows coming to the Edinburgh Fringe this August.

Sick Rik

Poorly Mayall misses shows

30/05/2007 … Rik Mayall’s fans have been increasingly worried about his health after he pulled out of a number of tour dates.