Famous by accident
Paul Whitehouse on celebrity, mortality, and the joys of shouting 'arse'
10/01/2009 … Despite hiding behind a myriad of characters, The Fast Show made Paul Whitehouse one of the most recognisable faces in comedy.
Sat 10 January 2009
Fri 09 January 2009
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Comic found dead at home
Tributes paid to Martin Cassidy
09/01/2009 … Tributes have been paid to Blackburn comedian Martin Cassidy, after he was found dead at his home at the age of 42.
BBC wants We Want Answers
TV series for comedy quiz show
09/01/2009 … The BBC is to make a TV version of the comedy quiz We Need Answers, following its success at the Edinburgh Fringe.
'A big lump of an ugly drag queen'
09/01/2009 … Ricky Gervais: ‘If anyone thinks I'm going to rethink my act in the present "watch what you say" climate, they've got another fucking puff rapist cunt Jesus tits…
Thu 08 January 2009
Dylan Moran up for acting award
08/01/2009 … Dylan Moran has landed a top award nomination for his starring in role in the dark comedy movie A Film With Me In It.