Extra cautious
Subdued US welcome for Gervais sitcom
25/09/2005 … American TV critics have given a warm, but qualified, welcome to Ricky Gervais’s Extras.
2005 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 25 September 2005
Eddie gets high as Kite
Izzard lands role in Beatles movie
25/09/2005 … Eddie Izzard is to star opposite Bono in a new film based on the songs of the Beatles.
Fri 23 September 2005
We're the One for comedy
BBC chief eyes stars of the future
23/09/2005 … New BBC One controller Peter Fincham has renewed his vow to make comedy one of his ‘highest priorities’ He says he wants to encourage an environment…
A busy Office
9m see American remake's return
23/09/2005 … The American version of The Office has returned for a second series, attracting an impressive audience.
Thu 22 September 2005
French lessons
22/09/2005 … Dawn French is to star in her first Radio 4 comedy – as an expert in sulking.
Rock solid
Chris Rock, family entertainer?
22/09/2005 … Chris Rock maybe known for his excoriating, adult stand-up, but the provocative comic has just become an unlikely hero of America’s vehement pro-family movement.
Wed 21 September 2005
The wrath of Dodd
Ken rants against modern comedy
21/09/2005 … Ken Dodd has launched an astonishing attack on modern comedy, claiming no one should use the Royal Family, Christianity or bad language in jokes.
Tue 20 September 2005
Jongleurs to grow?
Chain hints at expansion plans
20/09/2005 … The owners of the Jongleurs chain of comedy clubs have hinted that they are on the lookout for new venues.