Jason Manford's narrow escape
70mph blow-out en route to gig
17/06/2010 … Jason Manford had to cancel his show in Swindon on Wednesday night after a terrifying motorway accident.
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Thu 17 June 2010
Why the Doug Anthony Allstars really split
17/06/2010 … Former Doug Anthony Allstar Tim Ferguson has finally revealed the real reason the hit comedy troupe split up 15 years ago.
Comedy on demand...
Mark Watson's fans tell him where to go
17/06/2010 … Mark Watson has vowed to change his forthcoming tour schedule to fit the suggestions of his fans.
Why Britcoms are best
'They have more heart,' says David Cross
17/06/2010 … American comic David Cross has praised British sitcoms for having more emotional ‘heart’ than their US counterparts.
Wed 16 June 2010
French letters
16/06/2010 … Comedian Alexis Dubus has signed a publishing deal to write a book as his arrogant French alter-ego Marcel Lucont.
Life's Too Short: The lowdown
16/06/2010 … Ricky Gervais has said his new sitcom starring 3ft 6in actor Warwick Davis is the funniest thing he and Stephen Merchant have ever done.
Beeb bags Bishop
16/06/2010 … The BBC has ordered a six-part prime-time Saturday night show starring stand-up John Bishop.
Tue 15 June 2010
Apple Cart upset
15/06/2010 … An outdoor festival promising an impressive line-up of comedy talent has been cancelled following problems with the venue.