Why Do Racing Cyclists Shave Their Legs?

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Withnail's farmhouse up for sale

Own a bit of comedy history

20/01/2009 … The remote Lake District farmhouse featured in the classic comedy film Withnail And I is to be sold.

Wanted: Funny students

Chortle's 2009 contest opens

20/01/2009 … The hunt is on for the best student comedian of 2009.

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19/01/2009 … PAUL BLART: MALL COP the new comedy from The King Of Queens sitcom star Kevin James, has topped the US box office with opening weekend takings of $33.

Brand laughs off Sachs scandal

Furore is fodder for his stand-up

19/01/2009 … Russell Brand has laughed off the media storm surrounding his crude phone calls to Andrew Sachs, turning the furore into the cornerstone of his latest stand-up show.

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19/01/2009 … KYLIE MINOGUE is to present the Brit awards alongside Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Mathew Horne on February 18.

Fryer lands BBC Two sitcom

Female-led cast for Home Time

19/01/2009 … Comedian Emma Fryer has landed her own six-part BBC Two comedy.

Living The Dream

With Gareth Tunley and Barunka O'Shaughnessy

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