Tue 22 March 2011
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22/03/2011 … TIM MINCHIN is to headline the alternative stage at the Reading and Leeds festivals on August 28 and 29 respectively, performing a ‘rock and roll’ set.
© BBC Michael McIntyre announces £25m tour
22/03/2011 … Michael McIntyre has announced a mammoth 58-date arena tour – 17 months before the first date.
Frankie Boyle stands firm over Harvey gag
22/03/2011 … Frankie Boyle has broken his silence over his controversial joke about Katie Price’s disabled son Harvey.
Church meetings replaced by a sitcom
Congregation shown episodes of Rev
22/03/2011 … A rector has banned church committee meetings – so the faithful can watch the sitcom Rev instead.
Mrs Brown's Boys will return
22/03/2011 … The BBC has confirmed that Mrs Brown’s Boys will return for a second series.
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22/03/2011 … DANIEL SLOSS has been named best new Scottish comedian in the Scottish Variety Awards.
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22/03/2011 … EDDIE MURPHY is to receive the Comedy Icon Award at America's inaugural Comedy Awards on April 11.