Sitcom shelved over US tornados

Sitcom shelved over US tornados

The series finale of US sitcom Mike & Molly has been shelved because of parallels with the Oklahoma tornados.

Police snare Peter Kay's 'bogus brother'

Police snare Peter Kay's 'bogus brother'

Court date over fraud charges

Best in the West...

Best in the West...

Brit comics scoop Perth festival prizes

How to get ahead in comedy

How to get ahead in comedy

John Lloyd and others to share tips at Chortle conference

Blue plaque for Galton & Simpson

Blue plaque for Galton & Simpson

At the TB hospital where they met

Bussman writes 'the rudest sitcom ever'

...and now wants someone to fund it

Mumbai misadventures

Comedy Store wins legal victory after its Indian joint venture collapses

Peep Show writers turned down Conchords job

Sam Bain also reveals Fresh Meat news

Alternative comedy figure dies

Plans for theatre in Adrian Bunting's memory

Hi-de-Hi!'s Paul Shane dies

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MOCK THE WEEK is to be shot in HD for the first time, when its six-part 12th series returns later this year.

ENTRIES have opened for the Scottish Comedian Of The Year, which comes with a £1,500 first prize and a trip to the 2014 Adelaide Fringe. Click here for details.

A BENEFIT gig is to be held in memory of comedy booker Philip Goodeve-Docker, who died while crossing the Arctic last month. The show at the London Comedy Store on July 22 includes Adam Bloom , Milton Jones, Justin Moorhouse and more. Tickets

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