Wed 02 December 2009
From spin-doctor to joke thief?
Stand-up accuses Alastair Campbell
02/12/2009 … A comedian has accused Tony Blair’s spin doctor Alastair Campbell of stealing jokes for his after-dinner speeches.
X Factor's Jedward up for comedy award
Who said 'cynical publicity stunt'?
02/12/2009 … X-Factor twins Jedwards, Top Gear host Richard Hammond and Chris Moyles sidekick 'Comedy' Dave Vitty are all up for accolades in the most random of comedy awards:…
Tue 01 December 2009
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01/12/2009 … DAVID VINER won Chortle's £75 for the best Correspondents article in November, for his piece on the lack of heavyweight books about comedy.
The Pythonesque world of Guantanamo
Mark Bussell and Justin Sbresni reveal the inspiration for their new Comedy Showcase
01/12/2009 … Since October 2001, 775 detainees have been brought to the prison facility at Guantánamo Bay in Cuba.
Jo Brand cleared over Thatcher gag
01/12/2009 … Jo Brand’s joke that ‘Lady Thatcher’ sounded like a device for removing pubic hair has been cleared by BBC trustees.