gervaisfur31

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.

aniston30

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

bremner30

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.

Xotang

Wrong Door sketch

29/08/2008 … .

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.

Scared of spoons?

It's the weekly trivia file

29/08/2008 … ‘It’s always a pain in the butt when people are harassing you – and then when you stop it’s even worse.