Should it be a free-for-all?

Corry Shaw on the pros and cons of free Fringe comedy

14/08/2008 … It is always tricky to schedule a timetable of shows that you want - or have - to see during the Fringe.

Brigstocke lands Five quiz

Hurst and Holland are captains

14/08/2008 … Marcus Brigstocke is to present a new prime-time panel quiz for Five.

Credit crunch hits Fringe comics

Tougher times for 'riskier' shows

14/08/2008 … Fringe audiences are deserting lesser-known comics in favour of big names, one of the festival's biggest promoters has said.

Darts comedy on the oche

Mockumentary from Trainspotting's Welsh

14/08/2008 … ITV4 is set to order its first original comedy programme – a one-off mockumentary from Trainspotting writer Irvine Welsh.

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14/08/2008 … GRIFF RHYS-JONES is to front a revival of It'll Be Alright On The Night on Saturday-night ITV1 from the autumn.

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14/08/2008 … A LIFE-SIZE statue of Stan Laurel will be erected in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, on Sunday, on the site of the Eden Theatre, which Laurel's father used to…

Decorated by geeks...

IT Crowd writer seeks prop ideas

14/08/2008 … IT Crowd writer Graham Linehan is asking fans to suggest props for the next series of the Channel 4 sitcom.

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13/08/2008 … A PUBLIC memorial service for Bernie Mac, who died on Saturday at the age of 50, will be held in Chicago on Saturday.