01/10/2007 … RIK MAYALL has a recorded an advert encouraging people in Devon not to use plastic bags.

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01/10/2007 … ROB BRYDON and Will Smith have made a business training film, written by Armando Iannucci and produced by John Cleese's old company Video Arts.

01/10/2007 … PETER KAY has been named as the celebrity most people would like as their brother, in a poll to find Britain's ideal family.

Religious hatred now illegal

Law in force despite free speech fears

01/10/2007 … The Racial and Religious Hatred Act, which critics claimed would curb comedians’ right of free speech, comes into force today.

Fast Show pair plan TV return

...with spoof celebrity travelogue

01/10/2007 … Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson are planning their first TV project together since The Fast Show.

Ben Schofield Says... Don't Panic!

Review by Steve Bennett

01/10/2007 … It’s a mark of a good festival that it encourages local acts to develop their own solo shows, rather than simply relying on tours passing through - and Manchester…

Beat The Frog World Series 2007

Review by Steve Bennett

01/10/2007 … Are there too many new act competitions? Well, there are three that reach their climax in the 12 days of the Manchester Comedy Festival alone.

Lenny Beige: Once In A Lifetime - A Tribute To Anthony Newley

Review by Steve Bennett

01/10/2007 … It’s difficult to pinpoint just what audience this tribute to a genuine showbusiness icon is aimed at.