Pay to play hits London
Comics will be charged to perform
05/03/2007 … A London comedy promoter has launched a controversial ‘pay-to-play’ scheme, charging new stand-ups for stage time.
2007 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 05 March 2007
Increasing its Standing
Last Comic show to air on UK TV
05/03/2007 … America’s biggest comedy talent hunt is to be screened on British TV this summer.
Creepy Crawley
05/03/2007 … Robin Ince has sparked a storm of protest in the Sussex town of Crawley, just by suggesting it’s not in the same league as Paris, Milan or Rome.
Sun 04 March 2007
Big in the States
US awards for Oliver and Minchin
04/03/2007 … John Oliver and Tim Minchin have scooped prestigious comedy awards in America.
Sat 03 March 2007
Back in time
Newman returns to TV after 14 years
03/03/2007 … Robert Newman is to return to TV for the first time in 14 years.
Meet the new Neighbours
Little Britain duo in Aussie soap
03/03/2007 … Matt Lucas and David Walliams are to appear in an episode of Neighbours – as Lou and Andy.
Fri 02 March 2007
'You look like a bloody Indian'
02/03/2007 … Here's the regular Friday round-up of comedy trivia from the past seven days:As a youngster, stand-up Danny Bhoy was named a Scottish Young Achiever and get to meet…
Shoot the pilots
02/03/2007 … BBC Three has commissioned six new comedy pilots, including a gay-themed sketch show called Raging.