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Fri 24 September 2010
Laughing longest
US comic break stand-up record
24/09/2010 … A new record has been set for the longest stand-up performance, after American comic Bob Marley completed a 40-hour gig.
Back on the net!
Coogan shoots Partridge shows for Foster's
24/09/2010 … Steve Coogan has been shooting new episodes of Alan Partridge this week – for a new internet campaign for Foster’s lager.
Inbetweeners 'to end'
This series will be the last, says writer
24/09/2010 … The Inbetweeners is set to end after this series, its writers have said.
Thu 23 September 2010
© BBC Enfield and Whitehouse set to tour
23/09/2010 … Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse are planning to reunite for their first live tour in almost 25 years.
Lock up your granddaughters
Ross and Brand together on new podcast
23/09/2010 … Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross are be paired together again for a new podcast.
Life Of Brian composer dies
23/09/2010 … Geoffrey Burgon, who composed the score for Monty Python's Life of Brian has died at the age of 69.
Caroline Aherne plans ITV comedy
...and Comedy Rocks will return
23/09/2010 … Broadcast Comedy Forum: Caroline Aherne is working on a new comedy show for ITV1.