Ross suspended over Sachs call
31/10/2008 … Jonathan Ross has been suspended from his BBC contract without pay for 12 weeks in the wake of his and Russell Brand’s filthy phone call to Andrew Sachs – costing…
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 31 October 2008
In the line of fire
31/10/2008 … After claiming the scalp of Russell Brand, the Daily Mail has turned its outrage to Mock The Week.
American Dad recommissioned
31/10/2008 … American Dad has been given a fifth series, as fellow animated show King Of The Hill is cancelled.
Thu 30 October 2008
Comics in line for kids' Baftas
Sketch show and stand-ups shortlisted
30/10/2008 … A host of comedy stars have been nominated for children’s Bafta awards.
BBC pays tribute to Perkins
Night of programmes celebrates his work
30/10/2008 … BBC Two is to dedicate a night of programmes to respected comedy producer Geoffrey Perkins next month.
Police may probe 'homophobic' gag
Complaint over Have I Got News For You
30/10/2008 … The police are deciding whether to investigate whether a joke broadcast on last week's Have I Got News For You was homophobic.
BBC: We didn't steal sitcom idea
Writer's claims 'are unfounded'
30/10/2008 … The BBC has strenuously denied it has stolen the idea for its new sitcom In My Country from comedy writer Jim Miller.
© BBC Corden & Horne to host Brits
Big gig for Gavin & Stacey stars
30/10/2008 … Gavin and Stacey stars James Corden and Matthew Horne have been named as the hosts of next year’s Brit Awards.