R4 wants more from Nathan Caton
21/02/2013 … Radio 4 has commissioned a second series of Nathan Caton’s radio show.
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Thu 21 February 2013
Is the Hyena to have its last laugh?
Newcastle club denies closure reports
21/02/2013 … Newcastle’s oldest comedy venue, the Hyena Cafe has denied well-placed claims that it is to close.
A good Mark
Thomas honours tickets as venue shuts
21/02/2013 … Mark Thomas is to be left out of pocket after the venue where he was due to perform tomorrow night closed without notice.
Wed 20 February 2013
Run For Your Wife takes just £600
20/02/2013 … It was Richard Briers’ last film, amid a host of other comedy cameos, but the film version of the Run For Your Life farce has proved a massive box office flop.
© ABC Lilley starts work on new comedy
20/02/2013 … Summer Heights High creator Chris Lilley has started shooting his next comedy series.
Tue 19 February 2013
Comic sold sweary CD at kids show
19/02/2013 … Comedian Jay Foreman has apologised after selling a CD containing swearing at a kids’ comedy gig.
These comedians are Pointless
Comics line up for Comic Relief special
19/02/2013 … Teams of comedians are to take part in a special edition of BBC One’s daytime quiz Pointless for charity.
Gold orders its first original sitcom
19/02/2013 … Digital channel Gold has commissioned its first original sitcom, which will be based on an age-gap relationship.