Thu 26 February 2009
Five boss demands more comedy
Channel to spice up its 'boring' output
26/02/2009 … The new boss of Five has pledged to seek out new comedy talent to make the channel more ‘fun’.
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26/02/2009 … NICOLA BOLSOVER won the first London heat of the Chortle Student Comedy Award on Wednesday night.
Baynham to rewrite Arthur
Russell Brand movie edges forward
26/02/2009 … The remake of Arthur, starring Russell Brand in the role Dudley Moore made famous, has taken another step forward, with a writer now attached to the project.
Standing up against persecution
26/02/2009 … A host of Britain's top comedians have called for the Iranian government to respect human rights after seven leaders of the Bahá'í faith who have been imprisoned…
Chortle Awards 2009
26/02/2009 … Frank Skinner hosts the 2009 Chortle Awards for live comedy, sponsored by FremantleMedia Enterprises.
Susan Vale – Original Review
26/02/2009 … Susan Vale’s not exactly your archetypal comedian.
Alex Boardman – Original Review
26/02/2009 … Oldham lad Alex Boardman is a master of working the room, with plenty of energy, confidence and lively banter to enthuse any audience.