Playhouse of fun
BBC One unveils five comedy specials
23/05/2006 … BBC One has unveiled a series of one-off comedy-dramas, featuring the likes of Dave Spikey and Lenny Henry, as part of its drive to revive its comedy programming.
Tue 23 May 2006
Mon 22 May 2006
Coogan the gigolo
Steve plays escort in new movie
22/05/2006 … Steve Coogan is to star as a male escort in a new film, Call Me, it was announced in Cannes today.
Sun 21 May 2006
Only bawbags and horses
Scotland's answer to Only Fools...
21/05/2006 … BBC Scotland is planning a new comedy, described as a cross between the Likely Lads and Only Fools and Horses.
Sat 20 May 2006
Pinnacle of creativity
20/05/2006 … Little Britain has been named the most creative comedy programme of the last 12 months.
Thu 18 May 2006
South Park heads north
Creators to address Edinburgh festival
18/05/2006 … South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker are to address this year's Edinburgh International TV festival.
Soaking up the attention
Pranksters drench Ricky Gervais
18/05/2006 … Ricky Gervais was water-bombed by students as he jogged past their campus.
Look who's talking
Comics to star in Edinburgh drama
18/05/2006 … Stewart Lee is to direct fellow comic Phil Nichol in a new stage production of the edgy drama Talk Show at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Wed 17 May 2006
Langham case adjourned
17/05/2006 … Chris Langham’s court hearing into child pornography allegations has been adjourned by magistrates.