© BBC Joke thieves
18/10/2009 … Thieves have stolen Harry Enfield's laptop, containing gags for his next BBC series, and demanded a ransom for its return.
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Sun 18 October 2009
© BBC Sat 17 October 2009
Stir crazy?
Prison paper rapped over Irish gags
17/10/2009 … A newspaper for prisoners has been branded ‘racist’ after printing two Irish jokes.
Fri 16 October 2009
© Ellis O'Brien Carr cleared of mobile abuse
Another victory for 'Mr Loophole'
16/10/2009 … Jimmy Carr has escaped a conviction for using his mobile phone while driving, because he said he was using it to dictate a joke.
Dee to host Clue
Jack presents next Radio 4 series alone
16/10/2009 … Jack Dee will host the next series of I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, Radio Four has announced.
From wrestling to stand-up
16/10/2009 … Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden says she felt 'intimidated' when she met Jimmy Carr.
Thu 15 October 2009
Spice Girls of comedy
Producers 'manufacture' all-female sketch show
15/10/2009 … Channel 4 is to air an all-female sketch show featuring stand-ups Josie Long, Sara Pascoe and Nat Luurtsema.
Comics trading places
15/10/2009 … A new comedy documentary is to track Phill Jupitus as he performs stand-up in front of a New York audience.
Wed 14 October 2009
C4's comedy chief quits
Newman heads for Peep Show producers
14/10/2009 … Channel 4’s comedy boss Andrew Newman is to leave his job to work for the producers of Peep Show.