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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…
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.
Moving On episode to star Sharon Horgan
19/08/2013 … Johnny Vegas has written a daytime TV drama, which will star Sharon Horgan.
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.
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.
Protest gig at Russian consulate
19/08/2013 … Mark Thomas is to stage a protest gig outside the Russian consulate in Edinburgh in protest at the erosion of gay rights.
18/08/2013 … The comedy week aheadSunday August 18LIVE IN LONDON: Jimmy Carr plays the excellent setting of Regent’s Park Open AIr Theatre tonight.
18/08/2013 … American stand-up Al Lubel and Devon comedian Danny Ward have been named joint winners of the Amused Moose Laughter Award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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