Racist joke, 118? Certainly, 118
Phone company spreads offensive gags
27/11/2008 … A Muslim student is threatening to sue directory inquiry service 118 118 after the company texted him two racist gags.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 27 November 2008
© BBC More Jam, Jennifer...
27/11/2008 … The BBC has ordered a third series of Women's Institute comedy Jam and Jerusalem from Jennifer Saunders.
Wed 26 November 2008
Want a private gig? Name your price
26/11/2008 … Comedy fans could be seeing their favourite big-name stand-ups in exclusive private gigs if a new internet service takes off.
© C4 Four gets festive
26/11/2008 … Russell Brand, Peter Kay and Alan Carr have all been given Christmas specials by Channel 4, the station confirmed today.
Milligan sale fetches £73k
26/11/2008 … An auction of Spike Milligan memorabilia has fetched £73,000, with some items goings for thousands more than expected.
Tue 25 November 2008
Drawing acclaim
25/11/2008 … ITV1’s cartoon satire Headcases has won a top award for innovation.
Another week, another DVD record
McIntyre claims bestselling debut
25/11/2008 … Michael McIntyre has smashed Frankie Boyle’s record for the fastest-selling debut stand-up DVD after just one week.
© BBC Steptoe drama 'misled viewers'
25/11/2008 … The BBC has admitted that a drama about the stars of Steptoe And Son mislead viewers.