Ricky Gervais writes atheist comedy
20/07/2011 … Ricky Gervais is creating a new American sitcom about an atheist who dies and goes to heaven.
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Wed 20 July 2011
Mark Watson's improv show canned
No full series after pilot's low ratings
20/07/2011 … Mark Watson’s improv show is not to be commissioned by digital channel Dave, the comedian has revealed.
© HBO Larry David returning to stand-up
20/07/2011 … Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David is planning a return to stand-up – after more than 20 years away from the stage.
Jason Manford: I wasn't gagged
Comic denies his stand-up was cut from ITV show
20/07/2011 … Jason Manford has denied his own stand-up was cut from ITV’s new comedy talent hunt Show Me The Funny because of a legal wrangle.
Starlings roost at Sky 1
New comedy from Peep Show's Matt King
20/07/2011 … Peep Show star Matt King has written a new Sky One comedy-drama about a dysfunctional family.
As the comedian said to the Archbishop...
Rowan Williams to interview Skinner
20/07/2011 … It’s not the most likely of double acts.
Tue 19 July 2011
No more Mirth
Manchester club suddenly closes after nine years
19/07/2011 … One of Manchester’s longest-running comedy nights has been forced to close after almost a decade – with just two hours’ notice.
Comedian held after Murdoch attack
Custard-pie stunt at select committee
19/07/2011 … Occasional comedian Jonnie Marbles has been arrested after a custard pie attack on Rupert Murdoch during a Commons select committee.