What made Lenny Bruce so special
26/07/2006 … Lenny Bruce is widely acknowledged as the man who changed the face of stand-up; the pioneer who made comedy an artform in which comics could tackle social and personal…
Wed 26 July 2006
I'm quitting sitcoms
Gervais plans to write drama instead
26/07/2006 … Ricky Gervais plans to quit writing comedy.
Robin's return
Williams goes back to stand-up
26/07/2006 … Robin Williams is planning a return to stand-up, with a tour of the US.
Tue 25 July 2006
Welcome to Springfield
25/07/2006 … Natalie Portman, Kiefer Sutherland, the White Stripes and Dr Phil will be among the guest voices on the next season of The Simpsons.
Making a splash
Walliams is Sports Personality favourite
25/07/2006 … David Walliams has become favourite to win the BBC’s prestigious Sports Personality of the Year award for his cross-Channel swim.
Mon 24 July 2006
Critics' choice
24/07/2006 … The American version of The Office has scooped two more awards – one for best comedy and another for star Steve Carell.
Three's comedy crowd
24/07/2006 … BBC Three has unveiled its autumn schedules, including pilots from Chris Addison, Mark Watson and Ben Willbond.