Comedian wins Senate seat
...but Franken's victory is disputed
06/01/2009 … Al Franken has almost succeeded in his bid to become the first comedian to sit in the US Senate.
Tue 06 January 2009
Live At The Apollo preview
With Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy Parsons
06/01/2009 … To air on BBC One, January 9, 10.
Rhod makes South Bank shortlist
Breakthrough nomination for Gilbert
06/01/2009 … Rhod Gilbert has been shortlisted for the South Bank Show’s breakthrough award.
Mon 05 January 2009
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05/01/2009 … ARTHUR SMITH is to present three Radio 4 lectures based on his award-winning ArthurArt project.
Book review: The Richard Beckinsale Story
05/01/2009 … Any talented celebrity who dies young is likely to be remembered with fondness – especially those who found fame bringing laughter.
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05/01/2009 … DAVE COHEN won the £75 prize for the best Chortle Correspondents article in December, for his piece on the Jonathan Ross/Russell Brand scandal.