BBC to air bomb disposal comedy
Creators say they treat the subject 'with respect'
14/02/2013 … The BBC has announced a new comedy about a bomb disposal unit in Afghanistan – and immediately faced criticism it is offensive to British troops.
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Thu 14 February 2013
Award nod for Cabin Pressure
R4 comedy up for best radio show
14/02/2013 … Radio 4 sitcom Cabin Pressure has been nominated for best radio programme in the prestigious Broadcasting Press Guild Awards.
Wed 13 February 2013
Funny Women: 'We're not pay-to-play'
But contest's £15 entry fee stands
13/02/2013 … Funny Women has defended its decision to charge would-be comedians to take part in its annual competition.
More for Morgana
Impressionist developing BBC sitcom
13/02/2013 … Morgana Robinson is set to jump ship from Channel 4, with a new pilot sitcom for BBC Three.
Robin Ince: I've had it with TV
Comic vows to stay off screens
13/02/2013 … Robin Ince is quitting TV - saying he’s finally realised that it’s not important to him.
More Fool
Dom Joly's hidden camera show recommissioned
13/02/2013 … Dom Joly’s hidden camera show Fool Britannia is to return for a second series.
Mon 11 February 2013
A comedy show about comedy
11/02/2013 … Jo Brand is to host a new quiz about comedy, with team captains Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front.
Harry Hill to edit the Beano
11/02/2013 … Harry Hill is to be the guest editor of an edition of The Beano.