BBC puts up £5k for transgender comedy
30/11/2012 … A BBC talent search is offering comedy writers up to £5,000 for the best script that promotes a positive portrayal of transgender characters.
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Fri 30 November 2012
Pray it's funny...
Book reveals Kerensa's life as a comic and a Christian
30/11/2012 … Stand-up Paul Kerensa has written a confessional memoir about how he combines his comedy career with his life as a church-going Christian.
'Only 4 stars, because of the wax'
30/11/2012 … A man once recognised Dara O Briain queuing for a post-gig burger in Galway in the early hours of the morning.
Lee Evans returns to the West End
30/11/2012 … Lee Evans is to star in a new West End play set in his native Essex.
Thu 29 November 2012
Ker-ching!
Humphrey pilots ITV2 panel show
29/11/2012 … Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Humphry Ker is being lined up to front a new panel show for ITV2.
Blackadder's back!
29/11/2012 … Rowan Atkinson has revived Blackadder – as an immoral banker.
Inbetweeners remake cancelled
MTV: Such a talented, funny cast
29/11/2012 … The American remake of the Inbetweeners has been cancelled.
Wed 28 November 2012
Katy does Strictly
Brand to take part in Christmas special
28/11/2012 … Katy Brand is to take part in Strictly Come Dancing.