Rip Torn's drink-drive arrest
Actor 'had a Christmas tree on his car'
06/01/2009 … Larry Sanders star Rip Torn has been arrested for drink-driving.
2009 Archives
Tue 06 January 2009
Another BBC clampdown
Complaint over Boyle's 'Jew' gag
06/01/2009 … The BBC has promised to take tighter control of Radio 4 comedy Political Animal, following a complaint that a Frankie Boyle gag was anti-semitic.
Tours des force
06/01/2009 … Many of the most acclaimed shows from last year’s Edinburgh Fringe are going on tour this spring.
Comedian wins Senate seat
...but Franken's victory is disputed
06/01/2009 … Al Franken has almost succeeded in his bid to become the first comedian to sit in the US Senate.
Live At The Apollo preview
With Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons
06/01/2009 … To air on BBC One, January 9, 10.
Rhod makes South Bank shortlist
Breakthrough nomination for Gilbert
06/01/2009 … Rhod Gilbert has been shortlisted for the South Bank Show’s breakthrough award.