Thomson's last show
Late producer's idea is commissioned
12/04/2006 … The last comedy show devised by producer Harry Thompson before he died last year is to be made for BBC Three.
Wed 12 April 2006
Grappling with comedy
Crook to star in wrestling spoof
12/04/2006 … Mackenzie Crook is to play a tacky British wrestling manager in the latest of a trio of spoof films about the Seventies and Eighties.
Tue 11 April 2006
Bean's a runner
Green light for Atkinson sequel
11/04/2006 … The sequel to the 1997 Mr Bean movie has officially been given the green light, with a scheduled release date of Easter 2007.
Tired and unambitious
Gervais's verdict on British comedy
11/04/2006 … Ricky Gervais has launched a new assault on the state of British comedy, claiming it doesn’t match up to American standards.
Sat 08 April 2006
Up for IT
08/04/2006 … Channel 4’s The IT Crowd has been shortlisted for a major international TV award.
Family reunion
Aherne to resurrect the Royles
08/04/2006 … Caroline Aherne is to resurrect The Royle Family for a one-off BBC special.
Licence to print money?
Fringe venues' fury at fees hike
08/04/2006 … Edinburgh Fringe venues are facing a huge hike in performance licences – even though the festival contributes around £75 million to the city's economy.
Fri 07 April 2006
Low-key Lee
07/04/2006 … Lee Evans has announced eight low-key gigs next month to prepare for a visit to the States.