Enough to make Misery Bear smile...
29/10/2012 … The creators of the Misery Bear online comedy shorts have signed a deal to develop a new comedy show for America’s Fox network.
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Mon 29 October 2012
ITV launches Vicious Old Queens sitcom
With Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi
29/10/2012 … Sir Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi are set to star in a new ITV sitcom about an elderly gay couple.
Scotland honours Billy Connolly
29/10/2012 … Billy Connolly is to be honoured with a lifetime achievement gong at the Scottish Baftas.
Sat 27 October 2012
Frankie Boyle gives libel win to Reprieve
Boost for prisoners' rights group
27/10/2012 … Frankie Boyle has promised to donate the £54,650 he won in libel damages to prisoners' rights group Reprieve.
Fri 26 October 2012
Julian Barratt joins Tenacious D
And Piff joins Mumford & Sons. WTF...
26/10/2012 … ‘The quest for authenticity in stand-up is one I can’t really relate to.
'Muchos laughter'
Fans hail James Corden's stand-up slot
26/10/2012 … James Corden’s foray into stand-up proved a hit with a Cardiff audience last night.
Time for the Bishop Of Dibley..?
Sitcom could return with a promoted Geraldine
26/10/2012 … The Vicar of Dibley could return.
A Rotten trick
Doug Stanhope cons radio station into interviewing him as John Lydon
26/10/2012 … Doug Stanhope has duped a radio station into interviewing him in the belief he was Johnny Rotten.