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The week's comedy trivia

07/03/2008 … Will Ferrell was apparently snubbed by Ricky Gervais for a role in Extras.

Lock pens film script

... and it's all about comedians

07/03/2008 … Sean Lock is writing a film that challenges the dramatic stereotype that stand-ups are all bitter, cynical or ruthless.

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07/03/2008 … DAWN FRENCH has written her autobiography - titled Dear Fatty – which will be out in October.

Seinfeld denies comeback plans

'There's nothing to the rumours...’

07/03/2008 … Rumours that Jerry Seinfeld is planning a return to TV have been quashed.

Walliams swims to Africa

12-mile crossing took 4.5hrs

07/03/2008 … David Walliams has completed his 12-mile swim for Africa with Olympic rower James Cracknell.

Celebrating Linda Smith

Review by Steve Bennett

07/03/2008 … The walls of this, like every other, arts centre, are an indictiment of modern theatrical appetites.

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06/03/2008 … FRANKIE BOYLE is to record his first stand-up DVD, at London's Hackney Empire in June.

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Boosh take over BBC3

06/03/2008 … BBC Three is to dedicate an entire night to the Mighty Boosh – including a new hour-long documentary.