Dirty movie
Aristocrats launches in the UK
26/08/2005 … The comedy world gathered in Edinburgh today for the launch of new documentary movie The Aristocrats Jimmy Carr, Dara O’Briain and Alan Davies were among…
2005 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 26 August 2005
The loan arranger
26/08/2005 … They Think It's All Over host Nick Hancock has embarked on a new career – with a mortgage broker.
Comedy is 'too white'
BBC Three boss wants more diversity
26/08/2005 … BBC Three controller Stuart Murphy has complained that British comedy is dominated by white men.
Thu 25 August 2005
Figures of fun
25/08/2005 … Characters from Little Britain and the Carry On movies are to be made into foot-high talking dolls.
Wed 24 August 2005
Vic's comeback
Reeves plans Catterick spin-off
24/08/2005 … Vic Reeves has revealed that he’s working on a raft of new comedy ideas with Bob Mortimer, including a new sitcom.
Ricky on Tap
24/08/2005 … Ricky Gervais has landed a cameo part in a new Hollywood comedy from Spinal Tap star Christopher Guest.
Shows with sparkle
24/08/2005 … The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Perrier award.
Allan's key to success
Tom takes So You Think You're Funny crown
24/08/2005 … Tom Allan, an actor from South-East London, has won this year’s So You Think You’re Funny? new act contest.