Too edgy for TV?
Morris's jihad comedy is now a film
23/09/2008 … Chris Morris’s comedy about Islamic terrorists is to be released as a film, after both the BBC and Channel 4 rejected it for TV.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 23 September 2008
© CBS Worst Week's US remake praised
23/09/2008 … The US adaptation of The Worst Week Of My Life has been hailed as the best new sitcom this season.
Lucas and Walliams, web pioneers
23/09/2008 … David Walliams and Matt Lucas have launched a comedy website, showcasing their own work as well as producing sketches for other comedians.
Mon 22 September 2008
The 50-year comedy show
22/09/2008 … Australian comedian Sammy J is planning a live show that will span the next 50 years.
Little Britain, big screen
Matt Lucas reveals movie plans
22/09/2008 … Matt Lucas and David Walliams are working on a Hollywood movie in which both will appear as multiple characters.
© Universal Studios It Rocks!
22/09/2008 … 30 Rock has triumphed the American prime-time Emmy Awards, winning four accolades.
Sun 21 September 2008
Freddie Starr: I see dead people
And he predicted Tommy Cooper's death
21/09/2008 … Freddie Starr claims he has a sixth sense that means he sees ghosts and predict the future.
© Picturehouse Pegg and Frost land Tintin roles
Duo set to play Thompson Twins
21/09/2008 … Steven Spielberg has asked Simon Pegg and Nick Frost to play the Thompson Twins in the new Tintin trilogy.