10/10/2006 … MICHAEL PALIN's forthcoming travel series New Europe is to air in Australia after the Seven network bought the rights.

Russell Brand: Shame

Review by Steve Bennett

10/10/2006 … If you want a perfect example of celebrity culture gone bonkers, look at Russell Brand.

09/10/2006 … AMERICAN comic and actor Tim Allen has married his girlfriend of five years, actress Jane Hadjuk.

The heats are on

More dates for student awards

09/10/2006 … Three more heats have today been confirmed in Chortle’s annual hunt for the best new student comedian.

Ronnie 'retired too soon'

Corbett talks of his partner

09/10/2006 … Ronnie Barker retired from comedy too early, his partner Ronnie Corbett has said.

Circus freak

Ninia joins Sky's big top show

09/10/2006 … 3 Non-Blondes star Ninia Benjamin is one of the celebrities learning terrifying circus skills for a new Sky One reality show, it was announced today.

Taking on the world

Little Britain up for an Emmy

09/10/2006 … Little Britain is to go head-to-head against Channel 4’s The IT Crowd for the International Emmy award for best comedy.

Ricky's US debut

First stand-up gig in the States

09/10/2006 … Ricky Gervais is to perform his first stand-up gig in America this weekend.