Mon 10 December 2012
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BBC Scotland viewers to decide which comedy show kicks off 2013
10/12/2012 … BBC Scotland is letting its viewers decide which comedy show kicks off its 2013 programming.
BBC axes Me And Mrs Jones
Sitcom struggled to find audience
10/12/2012 … BBC One has axed its prime-time sitcom Me And Mrs Jones after it struggled to find an audience.
It’s the Edna the road!
Barry Humphries announces farewell UK tour
10/12/2012 … Barry Humphries is to make a farewell tour of the UK next year.
Coming soon to a cinema near you...
Comedy Store shows to hit the big screen
10/12/2012 … Stand-up nights recorded at the Comedy Store are to be screened in cinemas.
Schools of hard knocks
Susan Calman to host CBBC series
10/12/2012 … Stand-up Susan Calman is to present a new CBBC show in which bored kids are packed off to strict foreign schools.
Is improv better? You couldn’t make it up!
Paul Ricketts prefers a solo experience
10/12/2012 … I’m not a huge fan of improv, but when it’s done well, it’s hugely entertaining combining audience participation and instant quick witted characterisation.