US snaps up Kath & Kim
Six episodes ordered... without a pilot
06/02/2008 … A US remake of Australian comedy Kath & Kim has been given the green light – without being tested as a pilot episode first.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 06 February 2008
Minns attackers escape justice
06/02/2008 … The thugs who attacked Norwich comedian Karl Minns look set to go unpunished, after police dropped their investigation.
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ITV to showcase regional comedy
06/02/2008 … Arthur Smith is to host a new ITV programme showcasing up-and-coming comedy talent in the South-West of England.
The new heroes of comedy
C4 documentaries on comedy stars
06/02/2008 … Ricky Gervais, Sacha Baron Cohen and Little Britain's Matt Lucas and David Walliams are all to be the subject of Channel 4 documentaries.
Tue 05 February 2008
Another Carry On?
05/02/2008 … A new Carry On movie could be in the works – with Russell Brand earmarked for a starring role.
Profits down at Jongleurs owners
Smoking ban and bank crisis blamed
05/02/2008 … Bosses at Jongleurs owner Regent Inns have blamed the smoking ban and the banking crisis for a 30 per cent fall in operating profits.
Mon 04 February 2008
The comic behind Boris
Johnson recruits stand-up as scriptwriter
04/02/2008 … Boris Johnson has hired an open-spot stand-up to help write his speeches during his bid to become London major.
Pacino to play Sellers?
04/02/2008 … Al Pacino could play Peter Sellers in a new West End play about the comedian’s last days.