Freddie Starr released on bail
...after arrest by Savile investigators
02/11/2012 … Freddie Starr has been released on police bail following his arrest by the operation investigating claims of sex abuse by Jimmy Savile.
2012 Archives
Fri 02 November 2012
Comedy promoter wins free speech case
You can say 'crippled' in public (in the US)
02/11/2012 … An American comedy promoter who asked members of the public if they wanted to ‘laugh at the crippled girl’ has been cleared of disorderly conduct.
Dan Clark: These Songs May Contain Jokes
02/11/2012 … Dan Clark is more popular than I – and presumably BBC Three commissioners – thought.
Thu 01 November 2012
Free Cock!
Win tickets to see Richard Herring's tour
01/11/2012 … Every day this week we’re offering two pairs of tickets to one of this autumn’s top UK comedy tours.
Clubbed to death
In a new series of monthly columns, Chortle editor Steve Bennett looks at the crisis in comedy clubs
01/11/2012 … Stand-up is said to be enjoying a boom - with more people than ever flocking to big gigs in arenas and major theatres, and comedians rarely off our TV screens.
Richard Hammond tries stand-up
Watch him at a New York club...
01/11/2012 … Richard Hammond has turned his hand to stand-up.