Racist joke, 118? Certainly, 118

Phone company spreads offensive gags

27/11/2008 … A Muslim student is threatening to sue directory inquiry service 118 118 after the company texted him two racist gags.

Jack Dee: Lead Balloon

Introducing series 3

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More Jam, Jennifer...

BBC recommissions WI comedy

27/11/2008 … The BBC has ordered a third series of Women's Institute comedy Jam and Jerusalem from Jennifer Saunders.

Want a private gig? Name your price

New web idea

26/11/2008 … Comedy fans could be seeing their favourite big-name stand-ups in exclusive private gigs if a new internet service takes off.

Lee Evans on boxing

From his new DVD: Big Live At The O2

26/11/2008 … Click to buy.

Four gets festive

Comics head C4 Xmas line-up

26/11/2008 … Russell Brand, Peter Kay and Alan Carr have all been given Christmas specials by Channel 4, the station confirmed today.

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26/11/2008 … KATY BRAND has been given her own ITV2 special showcasing her musical spoofs, Katy Brand's Big Ass Songs, which will air on December 13.

The DVD advent calendar

A review a day...

26/11/2008 … We'll be reviewing one 2008 comedy DVD every weekday from December 1 until December 24.