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Stand-ups challenged in new ITV1series
21/05/2007 … Comics including Frank Skinner, Dara O'Briain and Patrick Kielty are to perform gigs in unfamiliar surroundings for a new ITV1 series.
Mon 21 May 2007
© Dreamworks You stole my gag, you ogre
21/05/2007 … Eric Idle is threatening to sue the makers of the latest Shrek movie for stealing one of his jokes – even though he is in it.
A rubbish honour
City names its tip after John Cleese
21/05/2007 … A New Zealand city has honoured John Cleese, not with a statue or a plaque – but by naming a rubbish tip after him.
Seriously good
Victoria Wood wins best actress Bafta
21/05/2007 … Victoria Wood, Ricky Gervais and Richard Curtis all triumphed at the Baftas on Sunday night.
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21/05/2007 … DANIEL RIGBY has won the Laughing Horse new act of 2007 competition, with Jack Whitehall runner-up and Stuart Black third.
Rob Alderson – Original Review
21/05/2007 … Fast-talking Rob Alderson brings a lot of energy and charm to his effervescent set.
Matt Rudge – Original Review
21/05/2007 … Matt Rudge has the slick, confident energy to engage a crowd, using his cheery manner to create a relaxed, jovial atmosphere – something his background in TV presenting…