Fri 15 November 2013
Thu 14 November 2013
John Oliver to front a new HBO series
Daily Show stint ends as he switches networks
14/11/2013 … John Oliver has been signed up to front his own topical comedy show on America's HBO network.
Andy Kaufman's 'daughter' unmasked
Actress named as girl behind death hoax stunt
14/11/2013 … The woman who claimed to be the daughter of a still-alive Andy Kaufman has been identified as a New York actress.
Win the Alternative Comedy Experience on DVD
12 episodes and loads of extras
14/11/2013 … The first series of The Alternative Comedy Experience is released on DVD on Monday - and we have six copies to give away.
The comedy club contract
What Pete Worth wants all punters to sign
14/11/2013 … The following is an agreement between you (audience member) and the venue (place where laughter occurs).
Strippers at comedy shows? Get 'em off!
Comedians protest over sexist club
14/11/2013 … A comedy club which puts stand-up and strippers on the same stage – and books only male comedians – has prompted outrage on the circuit.