Fri 11 November 2011
Russell Kane signs first book deal
Novel about humourless comedy critic
11/11/2011 … Russell Kane has signed a book deal for his first novel – about a comedy critic who ‘lacks any kind of human empathy’.
Oh, smeg!
Red Dwarf ticket demand crashes website
11/11/2011 … Red Dwarf fans have crashed the website of a TV audience company, after tickets were released for the new series.
Al Pacino, stand-up comic
11/11/2011 … ‘I am not a massive drinker – except when I’m out with James Corden and Jason Manford.
Limmy sorry over 'Die Now' tweets
11/11/2011 … Scottish comedian Limmy has backtracked over a series of aggressive Tweets against Margaret Thatcher and the Royal Family, after they sparked calls for him to be…
Ex Celtic star pens a sitcom
Jackie McNamara launches pilot
11/11/2011 … Former Celtic football star Jackie McNamara has turned to sitcom writing.
BBC Three pilot for Russell Kane
11/11/2011 … Russell Kane is piloting a new BBC Three programme showcasing the best of circuit comedy.