Lock: Brand's a bad example

Sean's advice to young comics

14/03/2008 … Stand-up Sean Lock says Russell Brand is setting a bad example for young comedians.

My Sequelly Wequel

Brand to write another book

14/03/2008 … Russell Brand has signed a second book deal, following the success of his autobiography My Booky Wook.

'Absolute drivel'

The week's comedy trivia

14/03/2008 … Two fans have had the same image of Simon Pegg in Shaun of the Dead tatttoed on to them - one in London and one in Seattle.

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14/03/2008 … THE creators of US sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are working on a new comedy series set on a spaceship, called Boldly Going Nowhere.

Jupitus makes West End acting debut

Comic to play a life coach

13/03/2008 … Phill Jupitus is to make his acting debut on the West End stage.

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13/03/2008 … STAND-UP Susan Morrison has quit her job as breakfast presenter on Edinburgh's Talk 107 radio station.

A lot on their slate...

Comedy Central's new shows

13/03/2008 … America’s Comedy Central channel has revealed a huge list of shows in the pipeline – including its first ‘medieval comedy’ and a cartoon about Snoop Dogg.

Coogan to tour

First live dates in a decade

12/03/2008 … Steve Coogan is to tour for the first time in a decade.