The old 'uns are the best...
New comedy contest for over 55s
24/11/2011 … The Leicester Comedy Festival has launched Britain’s first stand-up contest for the over-55s.
2011 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 24 November 2011
Picking the Lock...
Warning about Sean's fake Twitter account
24/11/2011 … Sean Lock’s managers are pushing to shut down a fake Twitter account set up in the comic’s name.
On the offensive
The Sun circulates 'sick' Jimmy Carr gig
24/11/2011 … The Sun newspaper has stirred up outrage after circulating a gag it openly admits is ‘sick’.
Wed 23 November 2011
BBC Four orders Charlie Brooker show
23/11/2011 … Charlie Brooker is to host a satirical review of 2011 for BBC Four.
Bang tidy!
Celebrity Juice up for two Broacast Awards
23/11/2011 … Celebrity Juice, The Trip and Friday Night dinner are all up for two awards each in the 2012 Broadcast Awards.
BBC axes Sorry I've Got No Head
Anger at end of children's sketch show
23/11/2011 … The BBC has axed its hit children’s sketch show Sorry I've Got No Head after three series.
BBC orders more from Mrs Brown's Boys
Third series secured before second has aired
23/11/2011 … Mrs Brown's Boys has been commissioned for a third series – before the second has even aired.
Tue 22 November 2011
Coogan gives evidence on tabloid ethics
22/11/2011 … Steve Coogan has given his evidence in the inquiry into media standards – saying reporters rifled through his rubbish bins and manipulated women into giving…