Boyle's fears for 'dull' TV
Why crackdown is bad for comedy
27/10/2009 … Frankie Boyle says TV will become ‘dull’ as broadcasters get tougher on what comedians can say.
Tue 27 October 2009
Microsoft bails on sponsored comedy
27/10/2009 … Microsoft has pulled its sponsorship from the comedy special from Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane – because they found the material too unpalatable.
Mon 26 October 2009
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Gervais to host Golden Globes
'There are some things you just don't turn down'
26/10/2009 … Ricky Gervais is to host next year’s Golden Globes from Los Angeles, it has been announced today.
Carr keeps chatting
C4 orders third talk show series
26/10/2009 … Channel 4 has commissioned a third series of Alan Carr’s talk show Chatty Man – before the second has even aired.
Boosh duo confirm movie plans
26/10/2009 … Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt have confirmed that they are working on a Mighty Boosh film – but refused to be drawn on too many details.