44 new Simpsons episodes ordered
27/02/2009 … The Simpsons is to become the longest-running scripted show ever to grace American screens.
2009 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 27 February 2009
Thu 26 February 2009
Jerry Seinfeld, marriage counsellor
26/02/2009 … Jerry Seinfeld is returning to TV after 11 years, with a celebrity reality show.
Wendy Richard dies
26/02/2009 … Wendy Richard, the actress who went from sitcom stardom in Are You Being Served? to EastEnders fame has died aged 65.
Five boss demands more comedy
Channel to spice up its 'boring' output
26/02/2009 … The new boss of Five has pledged to seek out new comedy talent to make the channel more ‘fun’.
Baynham to rewrite Arthur
Russell Brand movie edges forward
26/02/2009 … The remake of Arthur, starring Russell Brand in the role Dudley Moore made famous, has taken another step forward, with a writer now attached to the project.
Standing up against persecution
26/02/2009 … A host of Britain's top comedians have called for the Iranian government to respect human rights after seven leaders of the Bahá'í faith who have been imprisoned…
Wed 25 February 2009
New Clue hosts announced
Fry, Dee and Brydon to fill Humph's shoes
25/02/2009 … I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue will be hosted by a revolving team of Stephen Fry, Jack Dee and Rob Brydon when it returns this summer.
Tue 24 February 2009
Rhod and Tim triumph at Chortles
24/02/2009 … Rhod Gilbert and Tim Minchin were the big winners at the Chortle Awards, sponsored by FremantleMedia Enterprises, on Tuesday night, scooping two prizes each.