10/05/2007 … THE silent movie camera Charlie Chaplin used to make such films as The Kid and The Gold Rush in his Hollywood Studios is expected to fetch up to £90,000 when it…

A funny old job

ITV gets its first comedy editor

10/05/2007 … ITV has appointed its first comedy editor as part of its plan to boost its funny output.

Totally Or-some!

Mack sitcom scoops Golden Rose

10/05/2007 … British comedies have swept the board at this year's Rose d'Or international TV festival.

Silky – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

10/05/2007 … The nickname Silky is apparently a reference for the soft hair this comic used to have, but it could equally apply to his comfortable approach to comedy.

Rare Peter Cook gem released

Michael Rimmer gets DVD outing

09/05/2007 … A little-seen Peter Cook film is to be released on DVD for the first time next month.

Getting Riches quick

Second series for Izzard's drama

09/05/2007 … Eddie Izzard’s American drama series The Riches has been renewed for a second series.

09/05/2007 … THE Nivea Funny Women new act hunt, which started its heats on Tuesday, is still looking for new comics to compete for its top prize of a luxury holiday in Cyprus.

Chat on, Tommy

Fringe show for Tommy Sheridan

08/05/2007 … Outspoken Scottish politician Tommy Sheridan is to launch a new career as a chat-show host at the Edinburgh Fringe.