A night with the stars
O Briain to front astronomy series
25/11/2010 … Dara O Briain is to take part in a three-day astronomy event for BBC Two.
2010 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 25 November 2010
Lenny does tricks
Henry to front new BBC One magic show
25/11/2010 … Lenny Henry is to a new high-profile Saturday-night BBC One entertainment show based around magic.
Bremner: Government is too bland to mock
Satirist says he's quitting C4 show
25/11/2010 … Rory Bremner says he wants to quitting satire because the new Government is too dull.
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Stephen Merchant sets box office record
25/11/2010 … Stephen Merchant has sold out two theatre gigs in less than ten minutes, with only minimal publicity.
PhoneShop extends its contract
25/11/2010 … E4 has ordered a second series of the sitcom PhoneShop.
Wed 24 November 2010
Only kidding
Stand-ups to be showcased on children's TV
24/11/2010 … Top circuit comedians are to be showcased in a new children’s TV series hosted by Dick and Dom.
Alan Partridge tops 1m
24/11/2010 … The online revival of Alan Partridge has attracted more than a million views.
Lee Mack pilots BBC One variety show
24/11/2010 … Lee Mack could be the next star of Saturday night prime-time, if a new pilot show takes off.