Frankie Boyle's bullying could quosh the genuinely provocative, argues Deborah Frances-White
21/12/2010 … This weekend’s Observer ran a debate that has been raging since Tramadol Nights went to air: Is Frankie Boyle funny? The answer is clearly, yes.
21/12/2010 … James Corden has signed a reported £1million-plus deal to write his autobiography.
Record ratings for Christmas special
21/12/2010 … Miranda’s Christmas special proved a huge hit for BBC Two last night, attracting 4.
Plus new deals with Tesco and nightclubs
21/12/2010 … Jongleurs is hoping to cash in on the success of BBC One’s flagship stand-up shows – by launching its own night called Jongleurs Live At The Apollo.
21/12/2010 … STEVE LANDESBERG a comedian who appeared in Seinfeld, Everybody Hates Chris and Forgetting Sarah Marshall , has died in Los Angeles of cancer, aged 65.
21/12/2010 … This could become as traditional part of Christmas as novelty socks or overcooked sprouts – but a lot more welcome – as, for the second year, Frisky and Mannish…
20/12/2010 … Though the music is warm, and comedian Helen Arney’s voice soulful, this collection of Christmas ditties is a dispiriting affair, with its relentless references…
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