2010 Archives
Thu 23 December 2010
Comics: Your insecurities are a joke
Sally Holloway on using comedy as therapy
23/12/2010 … As someone who teaches joke-writing formulae, I am often asked whether I think stand-ups need them.
© BBC Curse of the 'Curse of Steptoe'
DVDs withdrawn after family complaint
23/12/2010 … The BBC has had to withdraw a DVD documentary about the stars of Steptoe And Son, following complaints from Harry H Corbett’s family.
Frankie Boyle in racism row
23/12/2010 … Frankie Boyle is at the centre of another storm after using the words ‘nigger’ and ‘Paki’ in his Channel 4 show this week.
© BBC Wed 22 December 2010
Al Murray to host Chortle Awards
Accolades now in their 10th year
22/12/2010 … Al Murray is to present next year’s Chortle Awards, following in the footsteps of Frank Skinner, Jimmy Carr and Dara O Briain.