What the BBC wants
New comedy chief sets out his plan
28/05/2013 … The BBC’s new head of comedy has said that the genre has a bright future, as everyone is seeking the next big comedy hit.
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Tue 28 May 2013
Woolwich murder: Too soon?
Dutch comedy seeks laughs from killing
28/05/2013 … A Dutch comedy show as caused a stir by seeking laughs from the slaughter of soldier Lee Rigby.
Mon 27 May 2013
Teenage comic makes BGT semis
Jack Carroll stunned by success
27/05/2013 … Teenage comedian Jack Carroll is through to the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent.
© BBC Bill Pertwee dies at 86
Another of the Dad's Army team gone
27/05/2013 … Dad's Army star Bill Pertwee has died at the age of 86.
Sun 26 May 2013
India shuts down Comedy Central
After stand-up 'offended decency'
26/05/2013 … Comedy Central has been ordered off the air for ten days in India after broadcasting ‘obscene’ jokes.
Peter Kay tops comedy rich list
26/05/2013 … Peter Kay has topped a list of Britain’s top-earning comedians, with an income of £32.
Sat 25 May 2013
Be in Chris Rock's next movie
...if you can pony up enough cash
25/05/2013 … Chris Rock is auctioning off a walk-on role in his next movie.
Brodkin banned from charity soccer event
25/05/2013 … Lee Nelson’s creator Simon Brodkin has been banned from a charity football match this weekend, because of his previous escapades.