The wrath of pod
Brand's anger over BBC podcast
09/08/2006 … The BBC has dropped a regular Russell Brand podcast after the comedian refused to allow them to edit out contentious material.
Wed 09 August 2006
Sobering news
Williams seeks booze treatment
09/08/2006 … Robin Williams has started treatment for alcoholism after falling off the wagon.
Swearing 'was OK'
Tiernan cleared by TV watchdogs
09/08/2006 … Ireland’s broadcasting watchdogs have rejected a complaint about Tommy Tiernan’s bad language on a prime-time chat show.
It's Fawltless...
Scales to relauch Fawlty hotel
09/08/2006 … Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales is to relaunch the hotel whose appalling service and surly manager inspired the hit sitcom.
Tue 08 August 2006
Only fools and horses
08/08/2006 … A clown’s joke book from 1871 has been unearthed, casting new light on the history of stand-up comedy.
Where are all the girls?
French's fears for new female comics
08/08/2006 … Dawn French has said she is worried that too few new female comedians are breaking through into the big time.
No question...
Pegg's pub quiz comedy isn't happening
08/08/2006 … Simon Pegg has denied reports he’s working on a new comedy set around a pub quiz team.
Versed among equals
08/08/2006 … More than 30 comics, including Arthur Smith, Russell Brand, Stewart Lee and Harry Hill, have contributed poems to a new anthology in aid of a homeless charity.