BBC renews its comedy vows

Promise to seek out new talent

25/04/2007 … The BBC has renewed its commitment to finding new comedy hits on three of its four main TV channels.

25/04/2007 … THEME PARK rides based on The Simpsons are to be created at the Universal Studios attractions in Orlando and Hollywood.

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ITV orders call centre sitcom

25/04/2007 … Sanjeev Bhaskar is set to star in a new ITV sitcom set in an Indian call centre.

Oh no, not another one...

MSN joins clip contest bandwagon

24/04/2007 … Microsoft’s vast MSN portal is the latest website to try to build up a bank of content on the back of a talent competition for new comics.

24/04/2007 … 5,567 Spamalot fans set a new world record for 'clip-clopping' with coconuts in Trafalgar Square on Monday, smashing the previous record of 1,789 set in New York…

Too soon?

First comedy gig at Virginia Tech

24/04/2007 … Nine days after the tragic rampage that left 33 people dead, Virginia Tech students are being invited to laugh again.

23/04/2007 … DYLAN MORAN Lee Mack and Jeremy Hardy have been named as the headliners of the comedy tent at this year's Latitude Festival, which takes place from July 12 at Henham…

Brits dominate Oz awards

Only two Barry nominees are Australian

23/04/2007 … British acts have dominated the Barry Award shortlist for the best show at the Melbourne comedy festival.