Sitcom star Hugh dies
15/07/2008 … Comedy character actor Hugh Lloyd, who was best known for his work with Tony Hancock, died yesterday at the age of 85.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 15 July 2008
Mon 14 July 2008
Rock's record shattered
14/07/2008 … Chris Rock’s record for the biggest live comedy audience has been shattered – just weeks after he set it.
Jingle all the way
14/07/2008 … Comedians Mark Olver and Tim FitzHigham have both completed their epic journeys for their Edinburgh festival shows.
The secret comedian
Maguire's heading to Edinburgh... but don't tell her mum
14/07/2008 … Most comedians head to the Fringe hoping to spread the word about their talents.
Sun 13 July 2008
You're a c***, Prime Minister
Burns savages Canadian politician - by mistake
13/07/2008 … Brendon Burns has launched a savage four-letter tirade against a former Quebec Prime Minister who came to his Montreal comedy festival show – without knowing who…
That gag Macfired...
13/07/2008 … Stand-up Bernie Mac has caused a rumpus in the States, by using ‘inappropriate’ language at a Barack Obama fundraiser.
Sat 12 July 2008
© BBC Little Britain's Rosie future
O'Donnell to guest on US version
12/07/2008 … Rosie O'Donnell is to make a guest appearance in the American version of Little Britain.
Fri 11 July 2008
Nightingales writer dies
11/07/2008 … The writer of the Nineties cult sitcom Nightingale has died from a brain tumour at the age of 54.