Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
07/06/2012 … Given it’s largely a simple two-hander, it's surprising to learn that the classic Seventies sitcom Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads? has only been attempted…
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Jim Jefferies lands his own US sitcom
06/06/2012 … Jim Jefferies has landed his own American sitcomThe FX network has commissioned a 13-part series from the Australian stand-up, called Legit, following the success…
The 'pay if you want to' comedy CD
Michael J Dolan's new business model
06/06/2012 … A Manchester-based circuit comedian is applying the ethos of the Free Fringe to his first stand-up album.
New channel for New Girl
06/06/2012 … Channel 4 is bumping its imported sitcom New Girl on to E4.
Chortle conference: Discounted rate
06/06/2012 … Here's the 'secret' page to buy tickets for the Chortle comedy conference at the discounted 'early bird' rate of £80 – even though the deadline has long passed!…
E4 orders prank series from Lee Kern
06/06/2012 … E4 has commissioned a hidden camera show from comedian Lee Kern.
Gervais's Derek wins short film award
Ricky 'over the moon' about NY accolade
06/06/2012 … Ricky Gervais has won the comedy award at the New York International Short Film Festival for the pilot episode of Derek.