Sky gets Simpsons before the US

Special St Patrick's Day premiere

24/02/2009 … Sky 1 is to air an episode of The Simpsons before it is even screened in the US.

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24/02/2009 … THE second series of acclaimed US comedy 30 Rock attracted just 63,000 viewers when it debuted on digital channel Five USA on Friday.

Gorman saddles up for stand-up tour

...travelling by bicycle

23/02/2009 … Dave Gorman is to peform his first live tour in five years - cycling between venues.

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23/02/2009 … SUSAN CALMAN was named best new comedian at the Real Radio Variety Awards, which honour the best emerging Scottish talent, on Sunday night.

Watchdogs rap British Comedy Awards

...but over sponsorship, not jokes

23/02/2009 … The British Comedy Awards have been rapped by broadcasting watchdogs – not for any swearing or edgy gags from comedians, but because of something their sponsor…

Jeffries lands HBO special

First Aussie for US network

23/02/2009 … Jim Jeffries is to star in his own HBO special in the States, becoming possibly the first Australian comedian ever to land the honour.

FM: Preview clip

New ITV2 sitcom, starting Feb 25

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Varney's diaries to be published online

New insight into On The Buses

23/02/2009 … The private diaries of On The Buses star Reg Varney are to be published online.