© HBO Little Britain USA: The first look
31/08/2008 … The first clips of the American version of Little Britain have been released onto the internetThe programme launches on premium cable channel HBO on September 28,…
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 31 August 2008
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© HBO Conchords could quit TV show
...but they're planning an O2 Arena gig
31/08/2008 … Flight of the Conchords could be bringing their acclaimed TV series to an end – but not before playing a gig at London’s O2 Arena.
Laurel statue unveiled
...and a bus will be named in his honour, too
31/08/2008 … A £37,000 bronze statue of Stan Laurel has been unveiled in the town where he grew up.
Fri 29 August 2008
Geoffrey Perkins killed in road accident
Incredible legacy of comedy producer
29/08/2008 … Geoffrey Perkins, one of the most gifted and respected TV comedy producers of his generation, has died in a road accident.
Comedy scores ratings hits
Viewers flock to Mock The Week
29/08/2008 … Comedy shows had a good night in the ratings last night – with Mock The Week proving the biggest hit.
Scared of spoons?
29/08/2008 … ‘It’s always a pain in the butt when people are harassing you – and then when you stop it’s even worse.
Thu 28 August 2008
Fringe chief quits
Morgan stands down after box office debacle
28/08/2008 … Edinburgh Fringe director Jon Morgan has suddenly quit his job after just one tumultuous year.
Wed 27 August 2008
Red Dwarf returns
27/08/2008 … Red Dwarf is poised to return after ten years for a one-off special.