Conchords could quit TV show

...but they're planning an O2 Arena gig

31/08/2008 … Flight of the Conchords could be bringing their acclaimed TV series to an end – but not before playing a gig at London’s O2 Arena.

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31/08/2008 … RICKY GERVAIS has written to Gordon Brown urging him to halt the use of genuine bearskin in the ceremonial hats worn by Buckingham Palace guards.

Laurel statue unveiled

...and a bus will be named in his honour, too

31/08/2008 … A £37,000 bronze statue of Stan Laurel has been unveiled in the town where he grew up.

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30/08/2008 … FRIENDS star Jennifer Aniston is filming a guest role in the upcoming third series of NBC sitcom 30 Rock.

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30/08/2008 … RORY BREMNER has declared himself out of the running to be the next host of Channel 4's Countdown, even though he was being touted as a favourite.

Geoffrey Perkins killed in road accident

Incredible legacy of comedy producer

29/08/2008 … Geoffrey Perkins, one of the most gifted and respected TV comedy producers of his generation, has died in a road accident.

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Comedy scores ratings hits

Viewers flock to Mock The Week

29/08/2008 … Comedy shows had a good night in the ratings last night – with Mock The Week proving the biggest hit.