Michael Palin IS God
20/08/2013 … MICHAEL PALIN is to take over the role of God in the West End version of Spamalot.
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Tue 20 August 2013
Alan goes to Hollywood
Partridge film gets a US release
20/08/2013 … The Alan Partridge movie Alpha Papa is to get an American release – but not until 2014.
Stupid stunts!
Comic willingly gets a black eye as a PR gimmick
20/08/2013 … Even by the standard of Edinburgh publicity stunts, it’s pretty extreme.
Mon 19 August 2013
Rape jokes: Now the US Air Force steps in
Mitch Fatel causes offence at British base
19/08/2013 … US Air Force officials are set to clamp down on offensive comedians – after stand-up Mitch Fatel’s rape jokes proved too crude for some troops at a British…
Police quiz Asian comic over 'Paki' show
Complaint over Jeff Mirza's Fringe flyers
19/08/2013 … Comedian Jeff Mirza has been reported to police for inciting racial hatred for using the word ‘Paki’ in his Edinburgh show.
Vegas writes BBC One drama
Moving On episode to star Sharon Horgan
19/08/2013 … Johnny Vegas has written a daytime TV drama, which will star Sharon Horgan.
Funny at 30,000ft
19/08/2013 … LEE NELSON and Joe Lycett have been named as the comics who will be performing on Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow to Edinburgh flights.
Remembering Les Dawson
Ray Peacock to host three-hour tribute
19/08/2013 … Ray Peacock is to host a three-hour celebration of the work of Les Dawson.