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Fri 24 December 2010
Boy, are our faces red
Conan says sorry for Rudolph sketch 'plagiarism'
24/12/2010 … American chat show host Conan O'Brien has apologised after running a comedy sketch very similar to one that previously ran on a rival show.
Thu 23 December 2010
© BBC Curse of the 'Curse of Steptoe'
DVDs withdrawn after family complaint
23/12/2010 … The BBC has had to withdraw a DVD documentary about the stars of Steptoe And Son, following complaints from Harry H Corbett’s family.
Frankie Boyle in racism row
23/12/2010 … Frankie Boyle is at the centre of another storm after using the words ‘nigger’ and ‘Paki’ in his Channel 4 show this week.
Wed 22 December 2010
Al Murray to host Chortle Awards
Accolades now in their 10th year
22/12/2010 … Al Murray is to present next year’s Chortle Awards, following in the footsteps of Frank Skinner, Jimmy Carr and Dara O Briain.
Tue 21 December 2010
James Corden lands '£1m+' book deal
21/12/2010 … James Corden has signed a reported £1million-plus deal to write his autobiography.
4.4m watch Miranda
Record ratings for Christmas special
21/12/2010 … Miranda’s Christmas special proved a huge hit for BBC Two last night, attracting 4.
Jongleurs hitches itself to Live At The Apollo
Plus new deals with Tesco and nightclubs
21/12/2010 … Jongleurs is hoping to cash in on the success of BBC One’s flagship stand-up shows – by launching its own night called Jongleurs Live At The Apollo.