G swizz!
07/04/2005 … Dennis Pennis creator Paul Kaye has accused Sacha Baron Cohen of stealing his idea.
2005 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 07 April 2005
Wed 06 April 2005
The exhibitionist
Ricky reveals talent for painting
06/04/2005 … Ricky Gervais has revealed a hidden talent – as a painter.
Tue 05 April 2005
Bill Hicks, adman?
Comic 'would have made a commercial'
05/04/2005 … Bill Hicks, the comic idolised for his contempt of the marketing industry, once considered doing an advert.
Mon 04 April 2005
Good students...
Last three Chortle finalists named
04/04/2005 … The last three finalists in the Chortle National Student Comic Of The Year competition have been announced.
That's good skit!
Little Britain tops 'best sketch' poll
04/04/2005 … Little Britain has topped a poll to find Britain’s best comedy sketch.
Sun 03 April 2005
A cunning plan
03/04/2005 … The persistent rumours that Blackadder is to return for another series have surfaced once again.
The longest laugh
Marathon gig 'an exceptional success'
03/04/2005 … A record-breaking attempt for the longest continual comedy show has been hailed a success, after running for 36 hours.
Fri 01 April 2005
Cowgate's new fiasco
Fringe drops venue over unpaid acts
01/04/2005 … Comedians are being warned to steer clear of Edinburgh’s Wilkie House venue this Fringe, amid a growing row over unpaid fees.