Mayall's mockumentary
Rik starts work on new comedy film
22/05/2009 … Rik Mayall has started shooting a new comedy film alongside former A-Team star Dirk Benedict.
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Fri 22 May 2009
Egyptian funeral for Howerd's lover
Comic's stand-up played in church
22/05/2009 … Frankie Howerd's former partner Dennis Heymer has been buried in an Egyptian-style sarcophagus with several personal items – said to include the comic’s famous…
Thu 21 May 2009
Jimmy Carr court guards suspended
21/05/2009 … Four courtroom security guards have been suspended for allegedly posing for photographs with Jimmy Carr.
Wed 20 May 2009
Amstell announces tour
20/05/2009 … Simon Amstell has announced a 35-date tour this autumn.
New teen comedy for BBC Three
But Fresh! will shun gritty content
20/05/2009 … BBC Three has commissioned another teen comedy to air this summer.
© NBC My Name Is Earl crossed off
20/05/2009 … Channel 4’s imported sitcom My Name Is Earl has been cancelled after four years, prompting a bitter exchange between its makers and network bosses.
Lucas and Walliams drawn to animation
Big ambitions for Little Britain duo
20/05/2009 … David Walliams and Matt Lucas are working on an animated movie – and a big stage musical.
Tue 19 May 2009
Pitcher perfect
Al takes Sydney Comedy Festival prize
19/05/2009 … British-based stand-up Al Pitcher has won the people’s choice award at the Sydney comedy festival.