Coogan was the comic of 2008
...but not necessarily for the best reasons
01/01/2009 … Steve Coogan is the comedian most Chortle readers were interested in during 2008 – but it wasn’t necessarily good news.
2009 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 01 January 2009
Eddie Izzard's special gift
Personal stand-up show for terror victim
01/01/2009 … Eddie Izzard has given a private performance of his live show to a victim of the Mumbai terror attacks.
Gavin & Stacey attacked for Shipman gag
01/01/2009 … The son of one of Harold Shipman’s victims has criticised the creators of Gavin and Stacey for naming characters after the serial killer.
Lee Hurst denies stage rage
'I wasn't there,' claims comic
01/01/2009 … Lee Hurst has denied smashing a punter’s mobile phone in a comedy club, claiming he wasn’t even there.
MBE for Jongleurs founder
01/01/2009 … Jongleurs founder Maria Kempinska was awarded the MBE in the New Year Honours for services to the entertainment and hospitality industry.