Jack's tumour fecks off

Father Ted star winning cancer fight

06/02/2008 … Father Ted star Frank Kelly has been diagnosed with bowel cancer – but says he is winning the battle.

US snaps up Kath & Kim

Six episodes ordered... without a pilot

06/02/2008 … A US remake of Australian comedy Kath & Kim has been given the green light – without being tested as a pilot episode first.

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06/02/2008 … SCOTTISH promoters Ha Ha Comedy have launched a new act competition, with a £200 first prize.

Minns attackers escape justice

Police drop investigation

06/02/2008 … The thugs who attacked Norwich comedian Karl Minns look set to go unpunished, after police dropped their investigation.

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06/02/2008 … THE Australian city of Brisbane is to have its own comedy festival from March 2009.

Best in the West

ITV to showcase regional comedy

06/02/2008 … Arthur Smith is to host a new ITV programme showcasing up-and-coming comedy talent in the South-West of England.

The new heroes of comedy

C4 documentaries on comedy stars

06/02/2008 … Ricky Gervais, Sacha Baron Cohen and Little Britain's Matt Lucas and David Walliams are all to be the subject of Channel 4 documentaries.

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05/02/2008 … NEWSPAPER readers will get a free joke with every copy during the Leicester Comedy Festival, with comedians on hand to crack gags to anyone who buys the Leicester…