© Universal Studios Brand sorry over hoax call
Prank branded 'hurtful' to rape victims
16/07/2008 … Russell Brand has apologised for making a hoax call to police about a serial sex attacker.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 16 July 2008
© Universal Studios
Eranu!
Shooting Stars back for Chrismas special
16/07/2008 … Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are to bring back Shooting Stars for a one-off Christmas special, the BBC has confirmed.
© BBC Moment of Ruth...
Gavin & Stacey star lands radio show
16/07/2008 … Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones has landed her own radio show on BBC Radio Wales.
© BBC Heroic casting
16/07/2008 … Patrick Baladi – who played David Brent’s nemesis Neil in The Office – is to star in ITV2’s new sitcom about off-duty superheroes.
Tue 15 July 2008
Brand rapped over hoax police call
15/07/2008 … Russell Brand has been criticised for making a hoax call to police about a serial sexual attacker.
Sitcom star Hugh dies
15/07/2008 … Comedy character actor Hugh Lloyd, who was best known for his work with Tony Hancock, died yesterday at the age of 85.
Mon 14 July 2008
Rock's record shattered
14/07/2008 … Chris Rock’s record for the biggest live comedy audience has been shattered – just weeks after he set it.
Jingle all the way
14/07/2008 … Comedians Mark Olver and Tim FitzHigham have both completed their epic journeys for their Edinburgh festival shows.