Men 'are funnier than women'
...but only just, says our research
31/08/2010 … Men are funnier than women – but only just, according to analysis of Edinburgh Fringe reviews.
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Tue 31 August 2010
Return of the McIntyre
31/08/2010 … The line-ups for the second series of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow have finally been confirmed.
Mon 30 August 2010
Fringe sets box office record
30/08/2010 … Almost two million tickets have been sold for Edinburgh Fringe shows this year, a new record.
5.4m toast Summer Wine's farewell
30/08/2010 … The final episode of Last of the Summer Wine was seen by 5.
30 Rock in a hard place
30/08/2010 … 30 Rock failed to win a single primetime Emmy award last night, despite receiving 15 nominations.
Sun 29 August 2010
Frank Chickens hailed as Comedy Gods
29/08/2010 … Japanese avant-garde collective Frank Chickens have officially topped the poll for the best ‘comedy god’, following a subversive internet campaign.
Sat 28 August 2010
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Gilbert lands his own BBC One series
28/08/2010 … Rhod Gilbert has landed his first BBC One series.
Third time lucky for Kane
28/08/2010 … Russell Kane has won this year’s Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award – on his third time of being nominated.