A Triff-ic role
Izzard to star in Triffids remake
11/02/2009 … Eddie Izzard is to star in a new BBC adaptation of The Day Of The Triffids.
2009 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 11 February 2009
All-American heroes
No Heroics to be remade for US
11/02/2009 … The ITV sitcom No Heroics, about the everyday lives of superheroes who live among us, is to be remade for the American market.
Tue 10 February 2009
Noble loses home in bush fires
10/02/2009 … Ross Noble's Australian home has been destroyed by the bush fires that have claimed more than 180 lives.
Byrne's gags spark complaints
10/02/2009 … Jokes by stand-up Jason Byrne about the physical appearance of Irish leader Brian Cowen almost landed broadcaster RTE in hot water.
Goodbye, Geoffrey
Stars pay tribute to producer Perkins
10/02/2009 … Comedy stars including Catherine Tate, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, and Ardal O'Hanlon have performed at a memorial service paying tribute to much-loved producer…
Mon 09 February 2009
Celebs turn to stand-up
Charity gig for Lynne Franks, Janet Ellis and Jeni Murray
09/02/2009 … Radio 4 presenter Jeni Barnett, former Blue Peter star Janet Ellis and PR guru Lynne Franks are to perform stand-up for a charity gig.
© HBO Carlin wins posthumous Emmy
Fifth statuette for rebel comic
09/02/2009 … George Carlin won a posthumous Grammy Award last night for his last album, It's Bad For Ya.
Sun 08 February 2009
Not-so cuddly Dudley
08/02/2009 … Dudley Moore’s last wife is writing a memoir of their turbulent four-year marriage.