ITV gets new comedy chief
Top job for ex-Young Ones producer
17/01/2006 … ITV has appointed former comedy producer Paul Jackson as its new director of entertainment and comedy.
2006 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 17 January 2006
A rich vein of humour
Why comedy is good for the heart
17/01/2006 … Watching a comedy film is as good for the heart as a bout of aerobic exercise, according to new research.
Mon 16 January 2006
Let's dance
16/01/2006 … Filming on the first feature film written by stand-up Robin Ince has just finished in Australia Razzle Dazzle is a comedy set in the world of children’s dance…
The big Mack
16/01/2006 … Lee Mack is to star in his own BBC One sitcom.
Sun 15 January 2006
Benny no-mates
15/01/2006 … Ben Elton has been snubbed at a book signing, when only two people turned up.
Sat 14 January 2006
Steptoe goes West
London run for rag and bone revival
14/01/2006 … The stage revival of Steptoe And Son is heading for the West End stage.
Fri 13 January 2006
Dig the wig
Frankie Howerd's toupee exhumed
13/01/2006 … Frankie Howerd’s wig has been exhumed to go on show to the public.
Tue 10 January 2006
The heat is on...
Another gig in our student comic quest
10/01/2006 … Chortle has added another heat to this year’s hunt for the best student comedian in Britain.