The secret comedian
Maguire's heading to Edinburgh... but don't tell her mum
14/07/2008 … Most comedians head to the Fringe hoping to spread the word about their talents.
2008 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 14 July 2008
Sun 13 July 2008
You're a c***, Prime Minister
Burns savages Canadian politician - by mistake
13/07/2008 … Brendon Burns has launched a savage four-letter tirade against a former Quebec Prime Minister who came to his Montreal comedy festival show – without knowing who…
That gag Macfired...
13/07/2008 … Stand-up Bernie Mac has caused a rumpus in the States, by using ‘inappropriate’ language at a Barack Obama fundraiser.
Sat 12 July 2008
© BBC Little Britain's Rosie future
O'Donnell to guest on US version
12/07/2008 … Rosie O'Donnell is to make a guest appearance in the American version of Little Britain.
Fri 11 July 2008
Nightingales writer dies
11/07/2008 … The writer of the Nineties cult sitcom Nightingale has died from a brain tumour at the age of 54.
© BBC And the Lab results are in...
11/07/2008 … Chris Addison’s new sitcom got off to a respectable start on BBC Two last night.
The Secret's out.... again
Amnesty to throw another benefit gig
11/07/2008 … Amnesty International is to stage another of its Secret Policeman's Ball comedy extravaganzas.
Laughing at recession
11/07/2008 … Rory Bremner is to make a satirical four-part series on the credit crunch for Channel 4.