Poignant tribute to Eric
Morecambe play to visit theatre where he died
07/01/2010 … The hit theatrical tribute to Eric Morecambe is to be performed in the theatre where he suffered his fatal heart attack more than 25 years ago.
Thu 07 January 2010
BBC Three's new comedies
Shows for Brodkin, Bird and puppets
07/01/2010 … Character comedian Simon Brodkin’s new series has been unveiled by BBC ThreeLee Nelson's Well Good Show revolves around his most successful ‘chav’ character,…
Creation vs procreation
Is parenthood the enemy of good comedy, asks Alan Gernon
07/01/2010 … ‘There is no more sombre enemy of good art than the pram in the hall,’ wrote British critic Cyril Connolly in 1938, alluding to the death of creativity when…
Ross quits BBC
Jonathan stands down after 13 years
07/01/2010 … Jonathan Ross has announced he is quitting the BBC after 13 years.
Letterman under fire over 'trans' joke
07/01/2010 … Pressure groups have accused David Letterman of ‘feeding an epidemic of discrimination’ after making a joke about a transgender woman.
Wed 06 January 2010
Bring back Binns!
Campaign for sacked radio comic – and hear the contentious broadcast
06/01/2010 … A prominent republican group has called for Ivan Brackenbury creator Tom Binns to get his radio job back after he was sacked for criticizing the Queen.