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.
2005 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 31 October 2005
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.
Wed 26 October 2005
Religion law defeated
Back to drawing board for Home Office
26/10/2005 … Government plans to outlaw incitement religious hatred have suffered a crushing defeat in the house of Lords, to the joy of protesters who saw it as curb…
Tue 25 October 2005
Mel & Griff return
25/10/2005 … Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones are to revive their comic partnership for the BBC.