© Objective/C4 C4's Comedy Showcase to return
28/11/2008 … Channel 4 plans to broadcast a second series of Comedy Showcase pilots next autumn.
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Fri 28 November 2008
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© BBC Norton drags himself to the West End
27/11/2008 … Graham Norton is to make his West End debut next year with a leading role in drag-queen musical La Cage Aux Folles.
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Phone company spreads offensive gags
27/11/2008 … A Muslim student is threatening to sue directory inquiry service 118 118 after the company texted him two racist gags.
© BBC More Jam, Jennifer...
27/11/2008 … The BBC has ordered a third series of Women's Institute comedy Jam and Jerusalem from Jennifer Saunders.
Wed 26 November 2008
Want a private gig? Name your price
26/11/2008 … Comedy fans could be seeing their favourite big-name stand-ups in exclusive private gigs if a new internet service takes off.
© C4 Four gets festive
26/11/2008 … Russell Brand, Peter Kay and Alan Carr have all been given Christmas specials by Channel 4, the station confirmed today.
Milligan sale fetches £73k
26/11/2008 … An auction of Spike Milligan memorabilia has fetched £73,000, with some items goings for thousands more than expected.
Tue 25 November 2008
Drawing acclaim
25/11/2008 … ITV1’s cartoon satire Headcases has won a top award for innovation.