Beeb fined over Brand phone-in
30/07/2008 … Broadcasting watchdogs have fined the BBC £400,000 over phone-in scandals involving Comic Relief, the Russell Brand show and others.
2008 Archives
Wed 30 July 2008
12 months to make it...
30/07/2008 … Channel 4 is to follow student Simon Jenkins as he tries to break into the stand-up circuit.
© BBC Revealed: Dad's Army titles row
30/07/2008 … Dad’s Army’s famous opening titles only came about following a row between BBC bosses, newly published archive memos have revealed.
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30/07/2008 … POLICE say Jerry Lewis tried to smuggle an unloaded gun on to a Las Vegas to Detroit flight on Friday - although the 82-year-old's manager insists it was a hollowed-out…
Tue 29 July 2008
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29/07/2008 … THE Secret Policeman's Ball will take place on October 4 at the Royal Albert Hall, Amnesty International has announced.
A joint venture...
Cheech & Chong reunite for new tour
29/07/2008 … Stoner comedy duo Cheech & Chong are about to announce their first live comedy tour in more than 25 years.
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29/07/2008 … DENNIS PENNIS creator Paul Kaye says he has 'no interest' in reviving his most famous creation, telling reporters at the premiere of his new film Cass: 'I was a…
© BBC ITV confirms new stand-up show
...but only in the West Country
29/07/2008 … The new ITV stand-up show fronted by Arthur Smith is to air from September 4, the broadcaster has announced.