Ooh, he loves the dirty stuff...
07/03/2008 … Will Ferrell was apparently snubbed by Ricky Gervais for a role in Extras.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 07 March 2008
Lock pens film script
... and it's all about comedians
07/03/2008 … Sean Lock is writing a film that challenges the dramatic stereotype that stand-ups are all bitter, cynical or ruthless.
Seinfeld denies comeback plans
'There's nothing to the rumours...’
07/03/2008 … Rumours that Jerry Seinfeld is planning a return to TV have been quashed.
© Sport Relief Walliams swims to Africa
07/03/2008 … David Walliams has completed his 12-mile swim for Africa with Olympic rower James Cracknell.
Thu 06 March 2008
Boosh Broadcasting Corporation
06/03/2008 … BBC Three is to dedicate an entire night to the Mighty Boosh – including a new hour-long documentary.
© BBC Adam & Joe trust in pod
06/03/2008 … Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish are to produce a series of comedy podcasts, which the BBC hopes to sell.
© BBC Gavin & Stacey go to America
06/03/2008 … Gavin & Stacey is to be the latest British comedy to be remade in the States.
Wed 05 March 2008
Lords reject blasphemy case
Jerry Springer Opera in the clear
05/03/2008 … The House of Lords has thrown out the final legal challenge that hardline Christians brought against Jerry Springer: The Opera.