Pryor expectations
Richard's girl dreads comparisons
19/06/2005 … Richard Pryor’s daughter Rain has admitted she’s nervous about making her debut on the Edinburgh Fringe.
Sun 19 June 2005
Sat 18 June 2005
Bill Burr – Original Review
18/06/2005 … Things don’t start too distinctively for Burr.
Tara Flynn – Original Review
18/06/2005 … Flynn has a low-key approach, softly spoken and conversational with a quietly engaging manner.
Getting it write
18/06/2005 … Armando Iannucci is to write a new six-part comedy show for BBC2.
Fri 17 June 2005
Insanity clause?
Comics must pledge not to offend
17/06/2005 … Comedians may have to sign a pledge promising not to cause offence before being allowed to play a major British venue.
Thu 16 June 2005
Five's ready to Rock
16/06/2005 … Channel Five has snapped up the rights to screen Chris Rock’s new sitcom in the UK.
Wed 15 June 2005
Little Britain's empire
Comedy helps swell BBC coffers
15/06/2005 … Little Britain has been credited with helping the BBC generate record profits for DVD sales and programme exports.
Girls on top
15/06/2005 … The finalists have been announced in the Funny Women hunt for the best new female stand-ups.