Putting on the writs
29/07/2005 … Richard Pryor is taking legal action to recover an unreleased film he made early in his career.
Fri 29 July 2005
Thu 28 July 2005
Following suit
28/07/2005 … Danny Baker is reportedly penning a comedy-drama about the life of a suit for broadcast on Five.
Coogan divorced
...because of 'unreasonable behaviour'
28/07/2005 … Steve Coogan has been divorced by socialiteCaroline Hickman after three years of marriage because of his ‘unreasonable behaviour’.
Wed 27 July 2005
Fags of life Win a unique Smoking Room prize
Win a unique Smoking Room prize
27/07/2005 … The Smoking Room returned to BBC Three for a second series this week.
Cape Town Cs red
Tina spoof outrages Christians
27/07/2005 … Tina C, the trashy country diva created by comic Chris Green, has been causing a storm among Christians in South Africa.
Jokes for strokes
Major charity benefit announced
27/07/2005 … Some of the biggest names in comedy are joining forces for a major benefit gig in aid of stroke victims.
Expert in his field
Skinner lands Emmerdale role... sort of
27/07/2005 … Frank Skinner is to make a guest appearance on Emmerdale – or at least his voice will.
Best in class
Night School sitcom takes Five's prize
27/07/2005 … Channel Five has announced the winner of its search for the best new homegrown sitcom writer.