Oliver's movie break

Comic lands role in Myers pic

05/09/2007 … John Oliver has landed his first movie role – appearing in the new Mike Myers comedy The Love Guru.

05/09/2007 … DOCTOR WHO star David Tennant is the latest name to be cited in the ever-growing list of guest stars said to be appearing in the final episodes of Extras.

Bruno's ready for action

Baron Cohen's film confirmed

05/09/2007 … Sacha Baron Cohen is ready to start work on his long-awaited Bruno movie, according to Hollywood reports.

Another fine message...

Laurel's letters fetch £2,900

05/09/2007 … Letters Stan Laurel wrote to a pen-pal over a ten-year period have fetched £2,900 at auction today.

The top gag Merchant

Stephen Merchant wins GQ award

05/09/2007 … His live appearances may be few and far between, but Stephen Merchant has been named comedian of the year by GQ magazine.

Lewis sorry over gay jibe

'i made a bad choice of words'

05/09/2007 … Jerry Lewis has apologised after almost using the word ‘faggot’ on live TV.

04/09/2007 … GINA YASHERE is to become the first British comic to appear on America's Def Comedy Jam, which will be recording her set in LA on September 16.

04/09/2007 … MY FAMILY was named best comedy at the TV Quick awards in London on Monday night.