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Shaky start for Merton's improv show

14/01/2008 … Paul Merton’s new improvised comedy Thank God You're Here has proved a ratings disappointment for ITV1.

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14/01/2008 … BBC FOUR has commissioned a sixth series of Marcus Brigstocke's live topical satire The Late Edition, to air in March.

ITV esapes rap over Jim's insults

197 complaints over Hell's Kitchen

14/01/2008 … ITV has escaped censure for airing Jim Davidson’s homophobic comments on Hell’s Kitchen.

The Office goes to Chile

Deal for first Latin America remake

14/01/2008 … David Brent is to become Chilean – following the first deal to remake The Office in Latin America.

Global triumph for Extras

...but not for Gervais himself

14/01/2008 … Ricky Gervais has another Golden Globe to add to his collection, as Extras was named best TV comedy last night.

Paul Harry Allen – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

14/01/2008 … Paul Harry Allen has a very engaging, laid-back style that’s a pleasure to listen to.

Lateef Lovejoy – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

14/01/2008 … The most striking thing about Lateef Lovejoy’s stand-up is his complete lack of ambition.

Win a Superbad DVD

Five up for grabs

13/01/2008 … Superbad – the teen sex comedy from the producer of The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked U – is out on DVD from next Monday.