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15/05/2009 … As you will have noticed, we’ve made some changes to Chortle.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 15 May 2009
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Stephen Fry makes the Weekly Trivia File
15/05/2009 … Jack Dee: 'When you see a comedian on stage in jeans and a T-shirt it doesn't matter how good they are - it always looks like amateur hour when they walk on to the…
© Ellis O'Brien Carr's photo was legal
Police won't act against comic
15/05/2009 … The photograph Jimmy Carr apparently took from inside a court building was not illegal, police have said.
Thu 14 May 2009
'Witch' to exorcise cursed comedy club
Run of bad luck at lap-dance venue
14/05/2009 … A comedian has called in a ‘witch’ to exorcise his comedy club of the bad luck he says befalls its regular performers.
US scraps Ab Fab remake
Fox says 'no' after seeing pilot
14/05/2009 … Plans for an American remake of Absolutely Fabulous have been scrapped.
Jupp to host topical radio comedy
Newsjack showcases new writers
14/05/2009 … Miles Jupp is to host a radio sketch show showcasing the work of up-and-coming comedy writers.
Dylan Moran announces West End run
14/05/2009 … Black Books star Dylan Moran has announced a six-week residency in London’s West End.
Williams returns to stand-up
Tour resumes six months after heart op
14/05/2009 … Robin Williams is to resume his stand-up tour in September, six months after undergoing heart surgery.