Ricky the fence
Gervais films cameo in De Niro movie
31/07/2006 … Ricky Gervais is to make a cameo appearance opposite Robert De Niro in a new fantasy film.
2006 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 31 July 2006
Little Britain's US assault
Duo sign with showbiz guru Fuller
31/07/2006 … Matt Lucas and David Walliams have reportedly signed up with showbiz mogul Simon Fuller in the hope of cracking America.
Sun 30 July 2006
Going it alone
Montreal's solo series a success
30/07/2006 … Montreal’s Just For Laughs festival has vowed to bring back more full-length solo shows next year.
Getting a head
Cooper statue campaign gathers pace
30/07/2006 … A clay sculpture of Tommy Cooper's head has been unveiled, which fans hope will be cast in bronze as part of a full statue.
Sat 29 July 2006
It's all one big lie
Exposed: Comic who uses bogus Fringe reviews
29/07/2006 … Irish stand-up Dave McSavage has been exposed for fabricating a complimentary review to promote his Edinburgh Fringe show.
24 Carrott gold
Comic to net £15m from Millionaire sale
29/07/2006 … Jasper Carrott is set to make around £15m from the sale of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? to a Dutch media company.
Thu 27 July 2006
An interesting Development
27/07/2006 … Every episode of American sitcom Arrested Development is to put online for free.
Wed 26 July 2006
I'm quitting sitcoms
Gervais plans to write drama instead
26/07/2006 … Ricky Gervais plans to quit writing comedy.