Five 'drops comedy'

Channel said to favour panel shows

08/11/2007 … Channel Five has reportedly decided not to work on any more scripted comedy shows for the next 12 months.

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08/11/2007 … RUSSELL BRAND is to launch his autobiography My Booky Wook (Buy) with a short free gig and a book-signing at Waterstones in Piccadilly, London, at 10pm on Wednesday…

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08/11/2007 … TIMOTHY WEST is to appear in the Not Going Out Christmas special, as Tim Vine's dad.

Save our gay jokes!

Atkinson's warning over new laws

08/11/2007 … Jokes about gay people could be made illegal under new government legislation, Rowan Atkinson has warned.

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US to get Extras special first

07/11/2007 … Viewers in America could get to see the long-awaited final episode of Extras up to a week before British fans.

British Comedy Awards nominations

Gavin & Stacy leads the field

07/11/2007 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s British Comedy Awards.

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06/11/2007 … A 45-MINUTE Star Wars spoof from Family Guy is to be released on DVD in January, before it is shown on TV here.

Remembering Kenny

Stars recall Everett at his best

06/11/2007 … ITV is to screen a prime-time tribute to Kenny Everett, mixing archive footage of characters such as Cupid Stunt, Sid Snot and Marcel Wave, with anecdotes and memories…