'I know nothing about any rape'
Brand's statement over alleged assault
20/08/2006 … Russell Brand has denied any knowledge of an alleged rape said to have occurred at the flat he rented during the Edinburgh Fringe.
Sun 20 August 2006
Late and live
BBC4's spoof news show returns
20/08/2006 … BBC Four has ordered another series of its tropical comedy show The Late Edition – but this time it will go out live.
Hard lines
Sir Ian's bid to rewrite Extras script
20/08/2006 … Sir Ian McKellen has admitted trying to alter the script for his guest appearance on Extras to make him look less pompous.
Hmmm controversy...
Simpsons triumph over South Park
20/08/2006 … The Simpsons has triumphed in the Emmy awards after voters shied away from honouring a South Park episode lampooning Scientology and Tom Cruise.
A victim of terror
BBC drops controversial satire
20/08/2006 … The BBC has been accused of lacking ‘backbone’ after pulling a controversial episode of Time Trumpet.
Sat 19 August 2006
Acting up
Comics in line for Stage awards
19/08/2006 … Daniel Kitson and Phil Nichol have been shortlisted for acting prizes at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Fri 18 August 2006
Brand in terror scare
Comic's fake sword sparks alert
18/08/2006 … Russell Brand sparked a security alert when he tried to jump on to a London Tube brandishing a sword.
Thu 17 August 2006
In with the new
BBC replaces its stand-up contest
17/08/2006 … The BBC will today launch a new talent hunt to replace its New Comedy Awards.