2009 Archives
Wed 24 June 2009
BBC tightens its grip on taste
But audiences say it's OK to risk causing offence
24/06/2009 … The BBC has issued tough new guidelines on taste, which will apply to any new comedy programmes.
© HBO
Sam Kinison's widow disputes will
24/06/2009 … The widow of American stand-up hero Sam Kinison is suing his brother for allegedly forging the comedian’s will.
Butterflies to fly again?
Writer's hopes for sitcom revival
24/06/2009 … Eighties sitcom Butterflies could be on for a revival – if writer Carla Lane and star Wendy Craig have their way.
Now it's Charlie Brooker's Gameswipe
24/06/2009 … He has tackled TV and the news industry, now Charlie Brooker is to set his sights on video games.
Tue 23 June 2009
I'm proud to talk about being Italian
...but I hope I'm no stereotype, says Giacinto Palmieri
23/06/2009 … Dan Brader raised a very interesting question in his Correspondents article Be Yourself, Not A National Stereotype.
© BBC Filming starts on Miller's Huge
Movie set on London comedy circuit
23/06/2009 … Filming has begun on Ben Miller’s first film – about a quarrelling comedy double act.