© MTV Brand gets political
08/09/2008 … Russell Brand’s hosting of the MTV Video Music Awards has received mixed reviews – after his political jokes raised eyebrows amid the controversy-shy music industry.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 08 September 2008
© MTV
Kay inspires new biscuit
...which doesn't dissolve in tea
08/09/2008 … Peter Kay has inspired food scientists to create a biscuit that will not crumble in tea.
Fri 05 September 2008
Lipstick on the nipples
05/09/2008 … Johnny Vegas: ‘I don't do standup anymore, I couldn't eat during the day because of the nerves.
Lee Hurst loses it
05/09/2008 … Lee Hurst is facing a police investigation after smashing up an audience member’s mobile phone in fury.
Ghostbusters set for comeback?
Office USA writers to create script
05/09/2008 … Hopes of another Ghostbusters movie have been given a boost as two writers of the US version of The Office have been hired to produce a script.
© HBO Little Britain's return ticket
BBC One confirms broadcast of US series
05/09/2008 … The BBC has confirmed that the American version of Little Britain will be screened on BBC One this autumn.
Found: The comedy brain cell
Neuron responds to The Simpsons
05/09/2008 … Scientists have identified a ‘comedy brain cell’ that responds to humour.
© Fox Maggie Simpson finds her voice
05/09/2008 … Maggie Simpson is to be given a proper voice for the first time in the animated show’s 19-year history.