BBC 'runs scared' of Muslim jokes
02/04/2008 … Ben Elton has accused the BBC of banning jokes about Muslims because it is too ‘scared’ of Islam.
Wed 02 April 2008
Dave Jory Is The Zodiac
02/04/2008 … Comedy festivals like shows with themes, since they make for interesting programme blurbs, even if the discipline doesn’t suit every comedian.
Circus Ringbarkus: Walkies On The Wild Side
02/04/2008 … Comedy festivals can be broad churches – hence the inclusion of ‘Australia’s funniest travelling dog show’ in the Melbourne programme.
Tue 01 April 2008
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01/04/2008 … RUSSELL BRAND says he wants Barbara Windsor to play his mum in the big-film adaptation if his autobiography, My Booky Wook.
© Working Title Pegg gets new movie on the road
Another collaboration with Frost
01/04/2008 … Simon Pegg is working on a new movie with his Hot Fuzz co-star Nick Frost.
Still standing...
Brit comics in US reality show finals
01/04/2008 … Jim Tavare and Paul Foot will be representing Britain in US reality show Last Comic Standing, according to unconfirmed reports from America.
Clothes firm's new suit
01/04/2008 … Woody Allen is suiting an American clothing giant for $10million for using his image to promote their brand.
Danny McGinlay: Coming Soon
01/04/2008 … In the portentous style of movie voiceovers: In a world overrun by comedy shows, only one man dare stand up to take on the mighty challenge of the film trailer.