05/07/2007 … LIONEL BLAIR has confirmed he will be appearing in the final episode of Extras, expected at Christmas, adding of his role: 'I'm known as always happy.

04/07/2007 … SEAN LOCK has announced an autumn tour.

boots04

04/07/2007 … SAXOPHONIST Boots Randolph, who played Benny Hill's signature tune Yakety Sax, has died in Nashville at the age of 80.

Sick Rik misses more shows

Viral infection floors Mayall

04/07/2007 … Rik Mayall has pulled out of more dates on his New Statesman tour because of ill health.

Back in the Tardis

Tate rejoins Doctor Who

04/07/2007 … Catherine Tate is to rejoin the full-time cast of Doctor Who, as the Time Lord’s new companion.

Sharon Mannion – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

04/07/2007 … Irishwoman Sharon Mannion seems to have stolen Tommy Tiernan’s soul.

Katy Schutte – Original Review

Review by Steve Bennett

04/07/2007 … Newish act Katy Schutte takes to the stage with a ukulele, fast becoming the prop du jour for any comic wanting a visual shorthand to show their quirkiness.

You'll pay for that!

Compensation demand over Brand's gag

03/07/2007 … A Welsh councilor has demanded Russell Brand pay compensation after one of his gags cast a ‘slur’ on her suburb.