Donnchadh O Conaill wants comedy to be taken seriously
15/09/2009 … Critics are often thought of as being to comedy what a vendor hawking pork pies is to an orthodox Jewish wedding – unwelcome intruders offering unpalatable goods.
Rhys Jones to take over from Djalili
15/09/2009 … Griff Rhys Jones is to become the next comedian to play Fagin in the West End revival of Oliver! – following Rowan Atkinson and Omid Djalili.
15/09/2009 … Comedians are doing more in the fight against terrorism than the Government, according to one senior defence analyst.
© BBC 15/09/2009 … An American remake of Gavin and Stacey is on the cards after the ABC network ordering a pilot episode.
Eddie Izzard's 1,100-mile run comes to an end
15/09/2009 … Eddie Izzard is due to finish his 1,100-mile run through England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland today.
15/09/2009 … MITCH BENN has announced an autumn tour with his backing back The Distractions.
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