Boosh babies

Comedy trivia round-up

12/01/2007 … The regular round-up of stuff you may have missed while you're busy having a life.

A 'swearing, strange person'

Vorderman attacks Russell Brand

12/01/2007 … Carol Vorderman has slammed Russell Brand – claiming he hasn’t mastered the art of comedyThe Countdown presenter suggested the comic was a triumph of style over…

Alex Horne – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

12/01/2007 … Wordplay, more than sarcasm, is often regarded as the lowest form of wit – but never in the hands of Alex Horne.

Life of Steve

Steve Martin to publish his memoirs

11/01/2007 … Steve Martin is writing his memoirs about his time as a stand-up.

11/01/2007 … BORAT's movie has been nominated for best adadpted screenplay in the Writers Guild of America awards – seen as a key indicator of Oscar nominations.

Building a Brand

R1 doc to examine Russell's rise

11/01/2007 … Russell Brand is to be the focus of a documentary on Radio One.

11/01/2007 … CRAIG CHARLES has returned to Coronation Street more than six months after being suspended following the publication of tabloid pictures showing him taking drugs…

The Fame game

Ricky Gervais interview

11/01/2007 … As Ricky Gervais's third stand-up tour, Fame, kicks off, he talks to James Rampton about the trappings of celebrity.