BBC chiefs take a long, hard look at Samantha
Complaints over I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue's 'sexist' innuendo
02/12/2014 … For 30 years, the lovely Samantha has sat on the right hand of the chairman of Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue.
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Tue 02 December 2014
The hippies aren't happy
Mark Steel upsets the chakras with Glastonbury show
02/12/2014 … Mark Steel has been accused being abusive towards religious beliefs, after he mocked the New Age followers who live in Glastonbury.
Chris Morris back on the radio
First new broadcast in 14 years
02/12/2014 … The first new Chris Morris radio sketch in 14 years is to air this weekend.
Will everybody love Raymond?
Stand-up Mearns lands his own radio series
02/12/2014 … Scottish comic Raymond Mearns has landed his own radio series.
Mon 01 December 2014
© Burning Bright / BBC America Second series for Almost Royal
Ed Gamble and Amy Hoggart filming in the States
01/12/2014 … Almost Royal, the BBC America mockumentary starring Ed Gamble and Amy Hoggart, is set to return for a second series .
Cameraphones are crushing comedy
Comics fear Twitter backlash, says Chris Rock
01/12/2014 … Chris Rock wants to ban mobile phones from comedy clubs – saying it stops comedians being edgy.
Another date for Phoenix Nights
01/12/2014 … A 13th night is to be added to the stage run of Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights this morning.
Comedy boss wants to Stand for Parliament
01/12/2014 … Comedy club boss Tommy Sheppard has launched a bid to become an MP for the SNP.