Fiennes joins Gervais movie

First casting news for Cemetery Junction

13/04/2009 … Ricky Gervais has persuaded Ralph Fiennes to star in his new film Cemetery Junction.

Linehan slates sketch shows

And BBC Three, too

13/04/2009 … Top comedy writer Graham Linehan has criticised repetitive sketch shows and ‘dumbed down’ BBC Three comedies.

Ben Miller directs double-act comedy

...but it's not based on personal experience, honest

13/04/2009 … Ben Miller is to direct a new comedy film about a feuding double act – but insists it’s not based on his own experiences with Alexander Armstrong.

Tiernan breaks comedy record

...but church charity tuns down the proceeds

13/04/2009 … Tommy Tiernan has set a new world record for the longest solo stand-up show, after performing for just over 36 hours.

Assembly loses sponsorship cash

Another financial blow for Edinburgh

12/04/2009 … Another sponsor has pulled out of the Edinburgh Fringe, with the Assembly Rooms losing an estimated £60,000 a year from drinks firm Bellhaven.

I'll sue over Al's jibes

Builder's threat to Pub Landlord

11/04/2009 … A builder is threatening to sue Al Murray after the Pub Landlord mocked him on stage.

How To Wax Your Floor

Household tips...

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10/04/2009 … RUSSELL BRAND is set to be signed up by national commercial radio station TalkSport, only months after quitting BBC Radio 2 over the 'Sachsgate' scandal.