Thu 30 October 2008
Comics in line for kids' Baftas
Sketch show and stand-ups shortlisted
30/10/2008 … A host of comedy stars have been nominated for children’s Bafta awards.
Is cruelty really that funny?
Comic JoJo Sutherland offers her thoughts on the Brand/Ross scandal
30/10/2008 … Is watching or listening to someone suffer really so funny? Do we roll around in laughter because another person is made to feel humiliated and distressed? Are we…
BBC pays tribute to Perkins
Night of programmes celebrates his work
30/10/2008 … BBC Two is to dedicate a night of programmes to respected comedy producer Geoffrey Perkins next month.
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30/10/2008 … ESTELLE REINER the wife of comedian Carl Reiner and mother of actor/director Rob has ded in Los Angeles at the age of 94.
Police may probe 'homophobic' gag
Complaint over Have I Got News For You
30/10/2008 … The police are deciding whether to investigate whether a joke broadcast on last week's Have I Got News For You was homophobic.
BBC: We didn't steal sitcom idea
Writer's claims 'are unfounded'
30/10/2008 … The BBC has strenuously denied it has stolen the idea for its new sitcom In My Country from comedy writer Jim Miller.