British comedy is rubbish
31/10/2005 … Ricky Gervais has complained that British TV comedy lacks ambition, and revealed that his next project will be for the big screen.
2005 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 31 October 2005
Laughing longest...
31/10/2005 … Veteran comedy performer Ken Campbell is to host a marathon 36-hour improvised soap opera live on stage.
Coming in your ears
Peter Kay makes radio presenting debut
31/10/2005 … He may be known for fronting the fictional Chorley FM, but Peter Kay is to make his debut as a genuine radio host.
Too sweary, by George
Sitcom legend slates modern comedy
31/10/2005 … Another veteran comedy performer has hit out at the state of modern sitcoms.
Off the Project
Carr leaves C4's Friday night show
31/10/2005 … Jimmy Carr is leaving The Friday Night Project.
Sat 29 October 2005
I'll have a double
Early Doors leads NW Comedy Awards
29/10/2005 … The North West Comedy Awards were handed out last night, with Craig Cash’s pub-based sitcom Early Doors taking away two prizes.
Fri 28 October 2005
Simpsons cause offence
Complaints over New Orleans gags
28/10/2005 … Channel 4 has apologised for causing offence with a broadcast of The Simpsons.
Thu 27 October 2005
What would David do?
Carr gets acting tips from Little Britain star
27/10/2005 … Jimmy Carr has been getting acting tips from David Walliams.