Jimmy Carr court guards suspended
21/05/2009 … Four courtroom security guards have been suspended for allegedly posing for photographs with Jimmy Carr.
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Thu 21 May 2009
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.
Shappi talk
Khorsandi lands her own interview show
19/05/2009 … Shappi Khorsandi has landed her own Radio 4 comedy show, mixing interviews and stand-up.
Mon 18 May 2009
Gervais podcasts get animated
18/05/2009 … Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant are to make an animated series for America’s HBO network, based on their record-breaking podcasts.