Mon 01 October 2007
Religious hatred now illegal
Law in force despite free speech fears
01/10/2007 … The Racial and Religious Hatred Act, which critics claimed would curb comedians’ right of free speech, comes into force today.
Fast Show pair plan TV return
...with spoof celebrity travelogue
01/10/2007 … Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson are planning their first TV project together since The Fast Show.
Ben Schofield Says... Don't Panic!
01/10/2007 … It’s a mark of a good festival that it encourages local acts to develop their own solo shows, rather than simply relying on tours passing through - and Manchester…
Beat The Frog World Series 2007
01/10/2007 … Are there too many new act competitions? Well, there are three that reach their climax in the 12 days of the Manchester Comedy Festival alone.
Lenny Beige: Once In A Lifetime - A Tribute To Anthony Newley
01/10/2007 … It’s difficult to pinpoint just what audience this tribute to a genuine showbusiness icon is aimed at.
Chris Brooker: Unstoppable
01/10/2007 … Chris Brooker gets his excuses in quickly: his laptop crashed a week or so ago, losing the only copy of this script; then he put his back out so is today performing…
Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden - Men In Beige
01/10/2007 … As an elder statesman of British comedy, Barry Cryer’s earned the right to do pretty much what he damn well likes.