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Fri 02 August 2013
© Jill Furmanovsky Thu 01 August 2013
'Do your Fringe show, and we'll sue'
Legal threat to comedian's story
01/08/2013 … A comic has been threatened with legal action if he proceeds with his Edinburgh show.
Sketchorama to return
01/08/2013 … Radio 4 has ordered a third series of sketch group showcase Sketchorama.
Pair to leave Parks & Rec
01/08/2013 … RASHIDA JONES and Bob Lowe are both quitting US sitcom Parks and Recreation.
Comedians recall their worst gigs
01/08/2013 … Comedians are to share stories of their worst gigs in a one-off Radio 4 programme.
Sorry about the penis on Prince William's head
BBC apologises for Barbershopera video
01/08/2013 … The BBC has apologised after it screen a photo of Prince William with a penis doodled on his forehead.
Fake Seinfeld tweeter lands real TV job
01/08/2013 … An aspiring comedy writer has landed a TV job – thanks to a fake Seinfeld Twitter account.
Wed 31 July 2013
Arctic Monkeys: Inspired by comedy
31/07/2013 … The Arctic Monkeys say they have taken a new musical direction – thanks to Louis CK.