Creche and Byrne

Jason Byrne lands TV pilot

11/03/2008 … Stand-up Jason Byrne has filmed a pilot episode of a family entertainment show for Irish broadcaster RTE.

The comedy college is open

BBC writers' scheme launched

11/03/2008 … The BBC will tomorrow officially launch its College Of Comedy, offering a year-long apprenticeship on TV writing.

myfamily11

11/03/2008 … THE BBC is to make a ninth series of My Family from next month.

bigchill11

11/03/2008 … THE MIGHTY BOOSH and Bill Bailey have been confirmed for the Big Chill festival in Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire, in August.

Life of a comic, Hogwarts and all...

JK Rowling plans stand-up novel

11/03/2008 … Harry Potter author JK Rowling says she has long wanted to write a novel about a stand-up.

Doubled up with laughter

French & Pegg DVDs to be won

11/03/2008 … Here’s another chance to fill a couple of gaps in your comedy DVD collection.

Where there's a Willbond...

Ben's long wait for his TV break

10/03/2008 … Success at the Edinburgh Fringe is often seen as a passport to instant TV fame.

Vegas's marriage ends

Comic blames wife's 'irrational behaviout'

10/03/2008 … Johnny Vegas’s divorce was finalised in London’s High Court today.