Facejacker to return
23/09/2010 … Broadcast Comedy Forum: Hidden camera show Facejacker is to return to Channel 4, the station’s head of comedy has confirmed.
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Thu 23 September 2010
What next for TV stand-up?
23/09/2010 … Broadcast Comedy Forum: Broadcasters are already looking beyond the straightforward stand-up show, following the success of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.
BBC comedy's 'dereliction of duty'
They must take more risks, say producers
23/09/2010 … Broadcast Comedy Forum: Veteran TV producer Jimmy Mulville has slammed the BBC for playing things too safe in comedy.
Tue 21 September 2010
Deaf comedy jam
Comedy club employs sign language interpreter
21/09/2010 … A comedy club is to introduce a sign-language interpreter to its gigs, to help deaf people enjoy the show.
Beatles label blocks Harry Hill's CD title
There'll be no Sgt Pepper Vol 2
21/09/2010 … The Beatles’ record label has reportedly banned Harry Hill from naming his new comedy album Sgt Pepper's Vol 2.
Mon 20 September 2010
First outing for 'lost' Frankie Howerd play
Written by Ray Galton and John Antrobus
20/09/2010 … A play originally written for Frankie Howerd, but never performed, is to get its first ever public outing this week.
Russell takes the rap
Brand ignored Ross's warnings over *those* calls
20/09/2010 … Russell Brand has admitted it was his decision to air the rude calls he made to Andrew Sachs – despite being warned against it by Jonathan Ross and staff on his…
Sat 18 September 2010
© Universal Studios Brand held over photographer 'assault'
18/09/2010 … Russell Brand has been arrested at Los Angeles airport accused of attacking a photographer.