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.
2005 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 04 April 2005
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.
Dan's punch line
01/04/2005 … British comic Dan Willis has been punched by a racist heckler during a Melbourne gig.
Hollywood says 'yes'
01/04/2005 … A new book by Danny Wallace is set to be made into a film, with the backing of Hollywood star Jack Black.
Dougal for Pope
01/04/2005 … The Washington Post has tipped Father Dougal McGuire as a runner in the race to be the next Pope.