New comedy Iain the pipeline?
18/03/2008 … Former 11 O’Clock Show presenter Ian Lee is working on a new TV comedy – and his hoping to persuade Mackenzie Crook to take part.
Tue 18 March 2008
© BBC Bafta nod for Merchant
18/03/2008 … Stephen Merchant has been nominated for a Bafta for Extras – while co-star and co-creator Ricky Gervais has been overlooked.
Mon 17 March 2008
© BBC 1.7m see Gavin
17/03/2008 … Gavin and Stacey has proved a ratings hit for BBC Three, attracting an impressive 1.
More clever than funny...
Comics appear on University Challenge
17/03/2008 … A team of stand-up comics has taken part in University Challenge.
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17/03/2008 … TICKETS for Steve Coogan's first tour in a decade went on sale at 9am on Monday.
Sun 16 March 2008
A Quite Interesting competition
16/03/2008 … The second – or ‘B’ – series of QI is out on DVD today, and we have five copies to give away.
Walliams burgled during Sport Relief
Thieves strike during live TV show
16/03/2008 … David Walliams had his home burgled while he was appearing live on BBC's Sports Relief.
Is Basil Brush racist?
Police probe puppet fox's gyspy gag
16/03/2008 … Police are investigating claims Basil Brush is a racist, after cracking a joke about gypsies on his children’s show.