Axe Rhod Gilbert
BBC One drops comic's panel show
22/02/2013 … Ask Rhod Gilbert has been axed by the BBC.
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Fri 22 February 2013
Thu 21 February 2013
Peacock & Gamble land R4 pilot
21/02/2013 … Radio 4 have commissioned a pilot from Peacock & Gamble, based on their 2011 Edinburgh show Emergency Broadcast.
R4 wants more from Nathan Caton
21/02/2013 … Radio 4 has commissioned a second series of Nathan Caton’s radio show.
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.