What's Johnny's big secret?

Ideal finale kept under wraps

28/04/2008 … Filming of the final scene in the new series of Ideal was shrouded in secrecy to avoid an ‘amazing’ and ‘shocking’ plot twist from leaking out.

Confessions of a Gong Show addict

Why comic Hartley Pool keeps going back for more

28/04/2008 … If you’ve ever taken a day off work to travel to London and perform in the Comedy Store’s King Gong competition with only two stand-up gigs to your name, then…

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28/04/2008 … DAVE SPIKEY is to receive the RSPCA’s annual James Newton Memorial Trophy for his work campaigning to stop bear farming and for supporting a pet rehoming charity.

Mason rapped for Zionist gig

Israel's anniversary 'nothing to celebrate'

28/04/2008 … Veteran Jewish comic Jackie Mason has come under fire for agreeing to perform a London gig celebrating 60 years of the Israeli state.

Genius on the move

Gorman's radio show transfers to TV

28/04/2008 … Dave Gorman’s Radio 4 show Genius is to transfer to television.

My Family star in intersive care

Marshall is hit by a car on a night out

28/04/2008 … My Family star Kris Marshall is in intensive care after being hit by a car on a night out.

Seeking the next Harry

BBC revives comedy producer bursary

28/04/2008 … The BBC is reviving a bursary to find new comedy producers – and naming it in honour of late Have I Got News For You producer Harry Thompson.

Phil Kay's motoring fine

Comic was driving without insurance

27/04/2008 … Scottish stand-up Phil Kay has been fined £500 for driving without insurance.