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October 2006 News

All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…

Tue 31 October 2006

Burns nightly | Burns lands I'm A Celebrity... job

Burns nightly

Burns lands I'm A Celebrity... job

31/10/2006 … Brendon Burns is to present the ITV2 coverage of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.

BBC defends Langham play | Complaint over 'inappropriate' broadcast

BBC defends Langham play

Complaint over 'inappropriate' broadcast

31/10/2006 … The BBC has defended its decision to air a radio play starring Chris Langham while he awaits trial for alleged child sex offences.

Prophet warning | Sketch group portray Mohammed

Prophet warning

Sketch group portray Mohammed

31/10/2006 … Sketch group Dutch Elm Conservatoire have caused controversy for depicting Mohammed with the voice of Gerry Adams.

Mon 30 October 2006

America gets Thick | Arrested Development team rework satire

America gets Thick

Arrested Development team rework satire

30/10/2006 … The Thick Of It is being reworked for American audiences, by the team behind the acclaimed comedy Arrested Development.

Pennis enlargement | New series for Dennis Pennis creator
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Pennis enlargement

New series for Dennis Pennis creator

30/10/2006 … Dennis Pennis creator Paul Kaye has landed his own MTV show in the guise of foul-mouthed New York comedian Mike Strutter.

Sat 28 October 2006

Brooks heads for London | ...but tickets will cost you £150

Brooks heads for London

...but tickets will cost you £150

28/10/2006 … Mel Brooks is to appear on the West End stage for a one-off ‘Audience With…’ interview.

Fri 27 October 2006

Catherine the great | Tate wins 4.7m viewers

Catherine the great

Tate wins 4.7m viewers

27/10/2006 … Catherine Tate attracted 4.

Hot property | Hollywood bids for Borat follow-ip

Hot property

Hollywood bids for Borat follow-ip

27/10/2006 … Hollywood studios have reportedly been involved in an intense bidding war for Sacha Baron Cohen's follow-up to Borat.