Benjamin does Wipeout
07/09/2010 … Stand-up Ninia Benjamin is to take part in the next edition of BBC One’s Celebrity Total Wipeout.
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Tue 07 September 2010
Heading for a big fall
Packed touring schedule this autumn
07/09/2010 … The comedy world is gearing up for what looks like its busiest touring season yet, with around 20 acts announcing autumn tours in the past couple of weeks.
Russell Howard leaves Mock The Week
...for four episodes, at least
07/09/2010 … Russell Howard will not be appearing on most of the rest of this series of Mock The Week, the BBC has announced.
© Ellis O'Brien Live topical show for Channel 4
Carr, Mitchell, Brooker and Lavern to host
07/09/2010 … Channel 4 has ordered a new live topical comedy show from the same team that created its Alternative Election Night coverage.
Mon 06 September 2010
© BBC Merchant: I'm a mediocre comic
06/09/2010 … Stephen Merchant has admitted he’s a ‘mediocre’ stand-up who hates performing on stage.
Christmas causes Big Brother rumpus
06/09/2010 … Stand-up Jarred Christmas caused Big Brother contestant Makosi to storm out of a spin-off show after asking her a personal question about her notorious romp in a…
Sat 04 September 2010
Robert Schimmel dies after crash
04/09/2010 … American comedian Robert Schimmel has died following a car crash in Arizona.
Fri 03 September 2010
© Working Title Simon Pegg: They've butchered Hot Fuzz!
03/09/2010 … Just a brisk one this week.