16/10/2007 … RUSSELL BRAND has named his first book, out on November 15, My Booky Wook.

Mel Smith: 'I'm bored of comedy’

...except Peter Kay

16/10/2007 … Mel Smith has become bored with comedy – and says he doesn’t find the current crop of comics funny.

Those that pod hath joined together...

Oliver and Zaltzman reunite

15/10/2007 … John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman have rekindled their comedy partnership for a new satirical podcast.

15/10/2007 … US COMIC Dave Chappelle performed an unannounced gig at the London Comedy Store on Saturday night.

Reshuffled

BBC3's new comedy showcase returns

15/10/2007 … BBC Three is to record a second series of Comedy Shuffle, showcasing the best of new talent.

Britain's greatest wits

...and they're both Irish

15/10/2007 … Oscar Wilde and Spike Milligan have been named Britain's top two greatest wits of all time – despite both being Irish.

American Fry

Stephen's new US travelogue

15/10/2007 … Stephen Fry is to make a travelogue series for the BBC, visiting every state in America.

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Win Karl Pilkington's book

15/10/2007 … Ricky Gervais’s podcast sidekick Karl Pilkington has published his second book – and we have six copies to give away.