Anthony Harvison reviews a forgotten Alan Bennett gem
27/10/2009 … Beyond the Fringe, the pioneering satirical revue that first brought Alan Bennett to the public's attention, is rightly remembered for its daring attacks on public…
With new series of Accurist ads
27/10/2009 … John Cleese is to make a new series of adverts for Accurist watches, 30 years after starring in a memorable campaign for the company.
Comic told: 'Be more like Jonathan Ross'
27/10/2009 … Roy Hudd has described how he received the ‘worst insult of his life’ when The News Huddlines was axed after 26 years – because Radio 2 wanted edgier comedy…
Why crackdown is bad for comedy
27/10/2009 … Frankie Boyle says TV will become ‘dull’ as broadcasters get tougher on what comedians can say.
27/10/2009 … Microsoft has pulled its sponsorship from the comedy special from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane – because they found the material too unpalatable.
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'There are some things you just don't turn down'
26/10/2009 … Ricky Gervais is to host next year’s Golden Globes from Los Angeles, it has been announced today.
C4 orders third talk show series
26/10/2009 … Channel 4 has commissioned a third series of Alan Carr’s talk show Chatty Man – before the second has even aired.
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