Series 2 out next week

22/10/2006 … The second series of the Catherine Tate show is released on DVD next week – and we have three copies to give away.

Book review: Ricky Gervais, The Story So Far

by Michael Heatley

22/10/2006 … For all his vocal dislike of the cult of celebrity, Ricky Gervais has never been shy about giving interviews.

The deal's on the bus

Edinburgh 'venue' for sale

22/10/2006 … One of the more unusual comedy venues at the Edinburgh festival is being put up for sale.

Terry Jones 'has cancer'

Python in hospital

21/10/2006 … Monty Python’s Terry Jones is fighting bowel cancer, according to press reports.

21/10/2006 … JIMMY TARBUCK, 66, has pulled out of Strictly Come Dancing on doctors' orders, saying: 'I'm absolutely devastated.

Is that a biro in your pocket...

GagSlag gossip round-up

20/10/2006 … Slim pickings in our gossip round-up this week.

19/10/2006 … THE SECRET Policeman's Ball will be shown on Channel 4 at 10pm on October 31, the broadcaster announced today.

19/10/2006 … WE HAVE a complete Yes Minister box set to give away.