Making the Shortlist
Would-be writer beats 2,135 others to sitcom prize
28/11/2012 … Aspiring comedy writer Daniel Hobden has won a £5,000 development deal in the Shortlist Sitcom Search.
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Wed 28 November 2012
Who's getting on to Getting On?
28/11/2012 … The cast has been revealed for the American remake of Jo Brand’s downbeat hospital sitcom, Getting On.
'Half' an apology
Sitcom star's damage limitation exercise
28/11/2012 … Two And A Half Men actor Angus T Jones has backpedalled over his attack on the show that made him rick.
Katt Williams 'in police chase'
28/11/2012 … Screwed-up comedian Katt Williams has reportedly been involved in a police chase through California.
Lilley to bloom again
Angry Boys' Chris plans new mockumentary
28/11/2012 … Angry Boys creator Chris Lilley is working on another mockumentary – which he hopes to have on screens next year.
Tue 27 November 2012
Now it's Brand XL
Russell's US series gets recommissioned – and extended
27/11/2012 … Russell Brand’s American TV show has been extended for another series.
All the tips from the Chortle conference
Videos for aspiring comics now online
27/11/2012 … All the sessions for this year’s Chortle Conference – giving tips and advice on starting and progressing in comedy – have been released online.
Mon 26 November 2012
Two And A Half Men is 'filth'
Says its own star in religious rant
26/11/2012 … The young star of Two And A Half Men has blasted his own show as ‘filth’ – and urged people to stop watching it.