Brydon pilots new BBC Two show
Format promises stand-up and sketches
03/12/2009 … BBC Two is piloting a new entertainment vehicle for Rob Brydon.
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Thu 03 December 2009
TV is running scared of edgy comedy
03/12/2009 … Television chiefs are shunning controversial comedy in the wake of the ‘Sachsgate’ backlash, the BBC’s head of comedy has admitted.
New sitcom for Simon Bird
E4 series about a Jewish family
03/12/2009 … Inbetweeners actor Simon Bird is to star in a new E4 sitcom about a Jewish family.
BBC Two show for Amos
Six-part sketch and stand-up series
03/12/2009 … Stephen K Amos has landed his own six-part BBC Two show.
Wed 02 December 2009
Bafta adds another comedy prize
Awards for best male and best female
02/12/2009 … An extra Bafta will be given out for comedy performances next year.
From spin-doctor to joke thief?
Stand-up accuses Alastair Campbell
02/12/2009 … A comedian has accused Tony Blair’s spin doctor Alastair Campbell of stealing jokes for his after-dinner speeches.
X Factor's Jedward up for comedy award
Who said 'cynical publicity stunt'?
02/12/2009 … X-Factor twins Jedwards, Top Gear host Richard Hammond and Chris Moyles sidekick 'Comedy' Dave Vitty are all up for accolades in the most random of comedy awards:…
Tue 01 December 2009
Jo Brand cleared over Thatcher gag
01/12/2009 … Jo Brand’s joke that ‘Lady Thatcher’ sounded like a device for removing pubic hair has been cleared by BBC trustees.