Stand-up record goes down the toilet
Chappelle's marathon bid fails
21/10/2009 … Dave Chappelle has failed to set a new record for stand-up endurance, because he left the stage to go to the toilet.
Wed 21 October 2009
C4 names new comedy boss
Promotion for commissioner Allen
21/10/2009 … Channel 4 commissioning editor Shane Allen has been promoted to head of comedy.
A comedians' graveyard?
Terry Frisby on the Jongleurs crisis
21/10/2009 … I’ve been a comic on and off for over 12 years, even at one time making a full time living off the circuit.
The sitcom that killed the sitcom
Liam Mullan explains how Seinfeld changed everything
21/10/2009 … Curb Your Enthusiasm’s seventh season has a running storyline in which Larry David attempts to woo back his wife Cheryl by orchestrating a cast reunion of Seinfeld,…
Jack's honorary Dee-gree
21/10/2009 … Jack Dee is to receive an honorary degree from the University of Winchester today.
Five Jongleurs clubs close
Owner Regent Inns goes into administration
21/10/2009 … Five Jongleurs comedy clubs have closed with immediate effect after their parent company went into administration.