A funny old job
ITV gets its first comedy editor
10/05/2007 … ITV has appointed its first comedy editor as part of its plan to boost its funny output.
Thu 10 May 2007
© BBC Totally Or-some!
Mack sitcom scoops Golden Rose
10/05/2007 … British comedies have swept the board at this year's Rose d'Or international TV festival.
Silky – Original Review
10/05/2007 … The nickname Silky is apparently a reference for the soft hair this comic used to have, but it could equally apply to his comfortable approach to comedy.
Wed 09 May 2007
Rare Peter Cook gem released
Michael Rimmer gets DVD outing
09/05/2007 … A little-seen Peter Cook film is to be released on DVD for the first time next month.
© FX Getting Riches quick
Second series for Izzard's drama
09/05/2007 … Eddie Izzard’s American drama series The Riches has been renewed for a second series.
Tue 08 May 2007
Chat on, Tommy
Fringe show for Tommy Sheridan
08/05/2007 … Outspoken Scottish politician Tommy Sheridan is to launch a new career as a chat-show host at the Edinburgh Fringe.
In peak condition?
Comics tackle mountain challenge
08/05/2007 … A team of stand-ups is to climb the highest mountains in England, Scotland and Wales within a weekend to raise money to fight Aids in Africa.