Jack gets topical
01/09/2009 … Jack Dee is set to front a new topical comedy show.
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Tue 01 September 2009
The new Beadle?
Spencer Brown lands hidden camera show
01/09/2009 … Stand-up Spencer Brown could be the next Jeremy Beadle – after landing a role presenting a new hidden camera show.
Record year for Fringe
01/09/2009 … The Edinburgh Fringe has had a record-breaking year with box office numbers up 21 per cent on 2008.
Mon 31 August 2009
Climate of fear silences comics
...says Have I Got News For You producer
31/08/2009 … Television comedians are censoring themselves because of a culture of fear at the BBC, according to one of the most respected producers in comedy.
Sat 29 August 2009
Tim Key wins Edinburgh award
29/08/2009 … Tim Key has won this year’s main Edinburgh Comedy Award.
Good News for Russell
Howard lands topical BBC Three series
29/08/2009 … Russell Howard’s topical comedy show has been given the go-ahead from BBC Three.
The biggest stunt on the Fringe
Schaffer scoops award for self-promotion
29/08/2009 … Lewis Schaffer has won the Cunning Stunt award for the best publicity stunt at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Fri 28 August 2009
Coogan nearly blinded... by grass
28/08/2009 … Steve Coogan was almost blinded while filming Night At The Museum: Battle Of The Smithsonian.