It's comedy karaoke
27/03/2005 … Reciting other comedians' material is usually frowned on in today’s stand-up - but a new invention encourages exactly that, combining the twin entertainments…
2005 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 27 March 2005
Sat 26 March 2005
The new satire boom
26/03/2005 … Satire is booming, according to the comics performing in Melbourne.
Fall of the Aztec
London club closes after 16 years
26/03/2005 … One of London’s oldest comedy clubs is being forced to close after 16 years.
Fri 25 March 2005
The new show what I wrote
Duo 'the next Morecambe and Wise'
25/03/2005 … The BBC are hoping they’ve found the next Morecambe and Wise… in the guise of a double act known for impersonating the famous duo.
Thu 24 March 2005
Tough day at The Office
24/03/2005 … The American version of The Office launches on NBC tonight – and the early responses from the critics have been mixed.
Comedy guru to head BBC1
24/03/2005 … The TV executive responsible for Da Ali G Show and I’m Alan Patridge is to be the new controller of BBC1.
Wed 23 March 2005
The first laugh
23/03/2005 … The 19th Melbourne International Comedy Festival has kicked off with a sold-out televised gala.
Gervais con duo jailed
ID thieves in £200k bullion scam
23/03/2005 … Two identity thieves have been jailed for stealing £200,000 from Ricky Gervais which they used to try to buy gold bullion.