Fringe ticket sales down
Box office reports 10 per cent slump
25/08/2008 … Ticket sales at the Edinburgh Fringe have slumped 10 per cent on last year, according to official festival figures.
2008 Archives
Mon 25 August 2008
Sun 24 August 2008
Give us a new Clue
24/08/2008 … I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue is set to return to Radio 4, its producer has said.
Comic fined at if.comedy awards
Breach of the peace rap for Lederer
24/08/2008 … American stand-up Andrew J Lederer was given an on-the-spot fine following a fracas outside Edinburgh’s if.
© Itchy Image David does it!
O'Doherty, Millican scoop if.comedies
24/08/2008 … David O'Doherty has scooped this year’s if.
Sara Pascoe – Original Review
24/08/2008 … The breathlessly excited Sara Pascoe has has seemingly boundless energy and drive, romping through her gag-driven set with great aplomb.
Sat 23 August 2008
Reggie to be revived?
23/08/2008 … The BBC is planning to revive classic Seventies sitcom The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin.
How to write a hit sitcom
23/08/2008 … Comedy writer Graham Linehan has been sharing his tips for creating a hit sitcom.
© XFM Zane suspended over rape song
23/08/2008 … Comic turned DJ Alex Zane has been suspended from his Xfm breakfast show for playing a song about rape.