Out of character...
Milo McCabe wonders whether he should be himself
21/09/2011 … I've been doing a character called Philberto on the comedy circuit for about four years now, and when I come off stage a significant number of people aren't sure…
Wed 21 September 2011
Comedy Central scores biggest ever audience
Thanks to a naked Ashton Kutcher
21/09/2011 … Comedy Central scored its biggest ever audience last night – when it screened the first episode of Two And A Half Men since Charlie Sheen left the show.
© BBC Desperately seeking Michael
McIntyre tops list of internet searches
21/09/2011 … Michael McIntyre is the most searched-for comedian on Google, according to new research.
Fury as Aussie sitcom shows PM having sex
It's not like Are You Being Served?
21/09/2011 … Australia’s national broadcaster is in hot water over a sitcom scene showing Prime Minister Julia Gillard in a ‘sex scene’.
Comedy contest with a funny taste
Cafe chain wants comics' material for free
21/09/2011 … It made £36million profit last year – but cafe chain Costa Coffee has launched a new-act comedy competition that offers no cash prize.
Bill Bailey to star in Doctor Who
21/09/2011 … Bill Bailey is to head a cast of comedy actors appearing in this year's Doctor Who Christmas special.