Police quiz Asian comic over 'Paki' show
Complaint over Jeff Mirza's Fringe flyers
19/08/2013 … Comedian Jeff Mirza has been reported to police for inciting racial hatred for using the word ‘Paki’ in his Edinburgh show.
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Mon 19 August 2013
Vegas writes BBC One drama
Moving On episode to star Sharon Horgan
19/08/2013 … Johnny Vegas has written a daytime TV drama, which will star Sharon Horgan.
Funny at 30,000ft
19/08/2013 … LEE NELSON and Joe Lycett have been named as the comics who will be performing on Virgin Atlantic’s Heathrow to Edinburgh flights.
Remembering Les Dawson
Ray Peacock to host three-hour tribute
19/08/2013 … Ray Peacock is to host a three-hour celebration of the work of Les Dawson.
Comics take to the streets for gay rights
Protest gig at Russian consulate
19/08/2013 … Mark Thomas is to stage a protest gig outside the Russian consulate in Edinburgh in protest at the erosion of gay rights.
Sun 18 August 2013
When comedians die on stage...
18/08/2013 … The comedy week aheadSunday August 18LIVE IN LONDON: Jimmy Carr plays the excellent setting of Regent’s Park Open AIr Theatre tonight.
Lubel and Ward scoop Fringe awards
18/08/2013 … American stand-up Al Lubel and Devon comedian Danny Ward have been named joint winners of the Amused Moose Laughter Award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Fri 16 August 2013
Lee Nelson, the 'perfect ambassador'
16/08/2013 … WTF: Weekly Trivia File• The character of Lee Nelson may be cheeky, but he’s also a laddish wide-boy with a unreconstructed sexist attitude and a relaxed attitude…