Strike begins to bite

Could producers turn to UK writers?

09/11/2007 … Family Guy and The Office are the latest casualties of the US writers’ strike, with production on both shows grinding to a halt.

Making a good impression...

Jon Culshaw to tour

08/11/2007 … Dead Ringers impersonator Jon Culshaw has announced a 54-date UK tour in the spring.

Five 'drops comedy'

Channel said to favour panel shows

08/11/2007 … Channel Five has reportedly decided not to work on any more scripted comedy shows for the next 12 months.

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08/11/2007 … RUSSELL BRAND is to launch his autobiography My Booky Wook (Buy) with a short free gig and a book-signing at Waterstones in Piccadilly, London, at 10pm on Wednesday…

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08/11/2007 … TIMOTHY WEST is to appear in the Not Going Out Christmas special, as Tim Vine's dad.

Save our gay jokes!

Atkinson's warning over new laws

08/11/2007 … Jokes about gay people could be made illegal under new government legislation, Rowan Atkinson has warned.

Yule have to wait...

US to get Extras special first

07/11/2007 … Viewers in America could get to see the long-awaited final episode of Extras up to a week before British fans.

British Comedy Awards nominations

Gavin & Stacy leads the field

07/11/2007 … The shortlists have been announced for this year’s British Comedy Awards.