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06/01/2008 … RUSSELL BRAND is to take over as a surprise 'celebrity hijacker' on E4's Big Brother on Tuesday, it has been announced.

Langham attempts TV comeback

45-minute interview with Pamela Stephenson

06/01/2008 … Chris Langham is to attempt a TV comeback following his conviction for downloading child pornography, starting with a 45-minute interview.

Stand-up Brandi Borr dies

Comic loses decade-long fight with cancer

05/01/2008 … American stand-up Brandi Borr, who worked for several years on the UK circuit, has died at the age of 39, following a long battle with breast cancer.

Tate protests grow

MP complains over swearing

05/01/2008 … A Tory MP has joined the chorus of protest over Catherine Tate’s Christmas special, lodging an official complaint with TV watchdogs.

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04/01/2008 … EX-EASTENDERS star Shaun Williamson says he’s discussed plans for an Extras spin-off with Ricky Gervais, in which he and Stephen Merchant would travel Britain…

Flanimals film reanimated

New deal for Gervais's creations

04/01/2008 … A new deal has been struck to bring Ricky Gervais's Flanimals children’s books to the big screen.

'I'm quite nice and a bit horrible'

The week's comedy trivia

04/01/2008 … Del Boy falling through the bar is, of course, the funniest thing mankind has ever created.

Another one bites the dust...

London club closes after 20 years

03/01/2008 … One of London’s longest-running comedy venues is to close – to be converted into a snooker hall.