Writer slams meddling TV execs
Robert Webb show axed after row
06/03/2013 … A planned comedy starring Robert Webb has been cancelled following a row between the writer and ITV executives.
Wed 06 March 2013
parry06
06/03/2013 … RICHARD PERRY, a Brighton podiatry student, won the University College London heat of the Chortle Student Comedy Award with ALCATEL ONE TOUCH on Tuesday night.
Win top US stand-up CDs
Mirman, Jeselnik, Hardwick and Kinane
06/03/2013 … Comedy Central is releasing another batch of stand-up CDs from top American comics this month – and we have five prize packages to give away.
Jonathan Creek gets a series
Three episodes after Easter special
06/03/2013 … Jonathan Creek is to return for a short series following its Easter special.
John Oliver to host The Daily Show
Two-month post while Jon Stewart directs a movie
06/03/2013 … John Oliver is to replace Jon Stewart on The Daily Show for two months.
Tue 05 March 2013
'Alternative comedy' is meaningless
Says Bob Slayer (with some help from Karl Schultz)
05/03/2013 … I was chatting with friend and fellow comedian Karl Shultz last night, and I think we solved a conundrumKarl Schultz: What you up to?Bob Slayer I was having a long,…