Fri 28 September 2007
Maureen Younger – Original Review
28/09/2007 … It seems churlish to criticise a comic for being self-absorbed since it virtually comes with the territory – but there’s something about Maureen Younger’s…
Jane Bostock – Original Review
28/09/2007 … Somewhere in her still-nascent stand-up career, Jane Bostock has developed a very deliberate style of delivery.
Thu 27 September 2007
Frankie speaking...
Lost Howerd recordings unearthed
27/09/2007 … Rare footage of Frankie Howerd, unheard in decades, has been discovered in his country house.
About this section
27/09/2007 … Chortle’s Correspondents section is a new arena for fans to share objective but opinionated views on any aspect of comedy.
Bella donna...
Michael Monkhouse watches Sarah Kendall in Italy
27/09/2007 … It's pretty tough finding decent comedy in Italy, the country where Benny Hill is considered cutting-edge and the satirical face of Not The Nine O'Clock News has…
Little Britain sets a record
27/09/2007 … Little Britain has entered the record books as the best-selling television comedy DVD in the world.
Wed 26 September 2007
BBC says 'no' to Comedy Awards
C4 now frontrunner to air ceremony
26/09/2007 … BBC One has turned down the chance to air this year's British Comedy Awards, according to new reports.