A load of rap
Inexperienced comic attempts world record
16/03/2007 … An open spot comic is to attempt a world record for the longest freestyle rap – even though he has never previously tried to do it.
2007 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 16 March 2007
© BBC The comedy cafe
16/03/2007 … Work has started on a new sitcom from Pulling creator Sharon Horgan.
The comedy version of United 93...
Chris Morris plans terrorism film
16/03/2007 … Chris Morris is set to court controversy again, with a new TV film about Islamic terrorism.
Dead wrong
GagSlag: The week's comedy trivia
16/03/2007 … As the old line goes: ‘Every morning I read the obituaries, and if I’m not in them, I get up.
Thu 15 March 2007
© BBC The future of comedy? Allo Allo
BBC looks back for inspiration
15/03/2007 … The BBC are looking back at such classic shows as 'Allo 'Allo! and Are You Being Served? to find inspiration for their next comedy hit.
Wed 14 March 2007
© Wolf Trap Jeni's 'psychotic paranoia'
14/03/2007 … The family of US stand-up Richard Jeni say he killed himself after being diagnosed with mental illness.
© BBC Merchant banks another prize
14/03/2007 … Stephen Merchant has won another award for his comedy performance in Extras.
Mighty fine
14/03/2007 … The Mighty Boosh, Jason Byrne and Robin Ince have all triumphed in this year’s Chortle Awards.