The wrath of Dodd
Ken rants against modern comedy
21/09/2005 … Ken Dodd has launched an astonishing attack on modern comedy, claiming no one should use the Royal Family, Christianity or bad language in jokes.
Wed 21 September 2005
Tue 20 September 2005
Jongleurs to grow?
Chain hints at expansion plans
20/09/2005 … The owners of the Jongleurs chain of comedy clubs have hinted that they are on the lookout for new venues.
On the road to hell?
Springer opera tours, despite protests
20/09/2005 … Controversy-hit musical Jerry Springer: The Opera is to tour, defying the fundamentalist Christians who tried to have in banned.
Larry's back
20/09/2005 … Acclaimed American comedy The Larry Sanders Show is to be repeated on new digital channel ITV4.
Mon 19 September 2005
Ceiling caves in
Nigel Planer's play closes fast
19/09/2005 … Nigel Planer’s first West End play has announced it will close – less than a week after first night.
Back to school
19/09/2005 … Coupling star Sarah Alexander is to star in a new American sitcom about disillusioned schoolteachers.
Comedy with guts
Mock horror film gets DVD release
19/09/2005 … A low-budget comedy horror film starring some of Britain’s up-and-coming stand-ups has just secured an international distribution deal.
Sun 18 September 2005
Comedy to go
BBC plans programmes for phone
18/09/2005 … The BBC is planning a comedy show that can play out on TV, online and on mobile phones.