© Ellis O'Brien Carr's photo was legal
Police won't act against comic
15/05/2009 … The photograph Jimmy Carr apparently took from inside a court building was not illegal, police have said.
2009 Archives
Fri 15 May 2009
© Ellis O'Brien
Sitcom Trials Final 2009
15/05/2009 … Sitcoms have been written off as a dying breed forever- – although no one would think to write off another genre, cop shows, say, in quite the same offhand way.
Thu 14 May 2009
'Witch' to exorcise cursed comedy club
Run of bad luck at lap-dance venue
14/05/2009 … A comedian has called in a ‘witch’ to exorcise his comedy club of the bad luck he says befalls its regular performers.
US scraps Ab Fab remake
Fox says 'no' after seeing pilot
14/05/2009 … Plans for an American remake of Absolutely Fabulous have been scrapped.
Jupp to host topical radio comedy
Newsjack showcases new writers
14/05/2009 … Miles Jupp is to host a radio sketch show showcasing the work of up-and-coming comedy writers.
Dylan Moran announces West End run
14/05/2009 … Black Books star Dylan Moran has announced a six-week residency in London’s West End.
Williams returns to stand-up
Tour resumes six months after heart op
14/05/2009 … Robin Williams is to resume his stand-up tour in September, six months after undergoing heart surgery.