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16/11/2006 … Perrier-winner Laura Solon is to star in a new BBC One sitcom set in a local newspaper office.
2006 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 16 November 2006
© Avalon Group Wed 15 November 2006
© BBC ABC picks Thick
US network invests in political comedy
15/11/2006 … The BBC is to make a pilot episode of political comedy The Thick Of It for American network ABC.
Shuffle the jokers
BBC Three's new comedy showcase
15/11/2006 … Rob Rouse is to host a new BBC comedy showcase mixing stand-up performances with home-made clips of the type seen on YouTube.
The B'Stard's back
15/11/2006 … Rik Mayall is to go on the road again with a second Alan B’Stard play.
Comedy addicts
Brand lands role in rehab sitcom
15/11/2006 … Former heroin junkie Russell Brand has landed a role in a new ITV1 sitcom set in a rehab clinic.
Tue 14 November 2006
© BBC French and Saunders plan tour
Duo 'too old for silly sketches'
14/11/2006 … French and Saunders are planning a nationwide tour next year.
© ITV Men behaving unpredictably
Morrissey to front TV improv show
14/11/2006 … Neil Morrissey has been lined up to star in a new improvised comedy for channel Five.
Arrested again...
Barschak held at Jacko's hotel
14/11/2006 … ‘Comedy Terrorist’ Aaron Barschak has been arrested again.