Movie deal for Dutch Elm comic
Jim Field Smith to direct his first film
25/10/2007 … Jim Field Smith from Perrier-nominated sketch group Dutch Elm Conservatoire is to direct his first feature film.
2007 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 25 October 2007
News Knight 'seeks new host'
...as Sir Trevor returns to News At Ten
25/10/2007 … ITV satire News Knight is said to be looking for a new host after Sir Trevor McDonald agreed to return to News At Ten.
Wed 24 October 2007
Lee goes Big
Evans announces record-breaking tour
24/10/2007 … Lee Evans has announced a record-breaking tour, including London’s 15,000-seater O2 Arena.
Dinner hosts sue Borat
Five want damages for'humiliation'
24/10/2007 … The makers of the Borat film have been hit with yet another lawsuit.
© BBC Comedy writer Tavener dies
Creator of R4's Absolute Power
24/10/2007 … Comedy writer Mark Tavener has died of cancer.
Mon 22 October 2007
Diana's Spitting Image puppet to be sold
22/10/2007 … Princess Diana’s Spitting Image puppet is to be sold next week, prompting accusations of bad taste.
Comedy awards lodge ITV complaint
Producers complain of unfair treatment
22/10/2007 … The producers of the British Comedy Awards have written to ITV urging it to broadcast the event.
Sun 21 October 2007
Brand for mayor
21/10/2007 … Russell Brand says he will stand for London mayor – if he can attract a million online signatures.