It's a funny old country
Comedies fuel new tourism drive
25/06/2008 … A major tourism drive has been launched to encourage visitors to England’s comedy landmarks.
Wed 25 June 2008
Tue 24 June 2008
Borat joins Oscars panel
24/06/2008 … Sacha Baron Cohen is to join the body that chooses the Oscar winners.
Kielty escapes driving ban
Despite being clocked at 101mph
24/06/2008 … Patrick Kielty has escaped a driving ban after being caught speeding at more than 100mph.
Carell stays in The Office
Steve signs for three more years
24/06/2008 … Steve Carell has signed up to star in the American version of The Office for three more years.
Panel show goes live
24/06/2008 … New stand-ups are taking part in what’s being billed as TV’s first live comedy panel show from tonight.
Shares misery for Jongleurs owner
Regent Inns loses half its value overnight
24/06/2008 … Shares in troubled Jongleurs owner Regent Inns have suffered another huge slump, with another half wiped off its value in the last 24 hours.
© HBO 'He was one funny motherfucker'
24/06/2008 … Comedians have been paying their tributes to George Carlin, hailing his influence in transforming stand-up into an insightful, passionate artform.