Simon Amstell: Numb
15/04/2012 … In the real world, Simon Amstell doesn’t function all that well, with almost every human encounter defined by toe-curling awkwardness.
2012 Archives
Sun 15 April 2012
Sat 14 April 2012
Who will carry the Barry?
Brits dominate Melbourne comedy awards
14/04/2012 … Acts from the British stand-up circuit have dominated the nominations for the most prestigious award in Australian comedy.
Tommy Dassalo: Pipsqueak
14/04/2012 … Tommy Dassalo has long exploited his affable ‘favourite little buddy’ persona in quietly whimsical festival shows – but this year he’s chosen a topic of…
Fri 13 April 2012
BBC backs Richard Pryor film
Documentary expected in early 2013
13/04/2012 … The BBC is backing a new documentary about the life of Richard Pryor, featuring a wealth of archive material.
BBC's new sketch show with 'real people'
Doing away with comedians altogether
13/04/2012 … BBC Three is piloting a new ‘reality’ sketch show – doing away with comedians all together.
2m tune in to Derek
But more watch an old Peter Kay show...
13/04/2012 … Just over two million viewers tuned in to Rick Gervais’s new show Derek last night – above the average audience for Channel 4 at the time.