© BBC Silly walk unites nations
British comedy crosses cultural divide
04/02/2008 … A TV channel that broadcasts across France and Germany has found that only British comedies and appeals to both audiences.
Mon 04 February 2008
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The home of stand-up
Steve Bennett takes a trip to the Catskill mountains
03/02/2008 … “I always sit in the back of planes,” jokes the slick, suited comedian on stage.
Reality bites...
Brits in NBC's Last Comic Standing
03/02/2008 … Several British stand-ups have got through to the semi-finals of American reality programme Last Comic Standing.
The heat is on
03/02/2008 … The line-ups have been announced for all the heats of Chortle's Student Comedy Award, which kicks off in Newcastle on Thursday.
Sat 02 February 2008
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02/02/2008 … EDDIE IZZARD has added three more work-in-progress shows at the intimate Arts Theatre, London, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Tours de force
Brand, Eclair & Merton hit the road
02/02/2008 … Jo Brand and Paul Merton have both announced UK tours this spring, adding to an already busy season for live comedy.
Fri 01 February 2008
© BBC Comedy needs the serious stuff
Bill Bruce sings the praises of fearless journalists
01/02/2008 … Oh no, here she comes.
'A gang bang in a circus’
01/02/2008 … We’ve found out more than we can possibly want to know about Alan Carr’s sex life this week, as he does the promotional tour for his C4 show.