Sarcasm... It's in our genes
New research into British humour
09/03/2008 … Biting sarcasm and cruel put-downs really is in the British DNA, new research into humour has found.
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Sun 09 March 2008
Fri 07 March 2008
Princess and the jester?
Brand and Eugenie 'plan TV show'
07/03/2008 … Russell Brand is teaming up with Princess Eugenie for a new TV show, if tabloid reports are to be believed.
Ooh, he loves the dirty stuff...
07/03/2008 … Will Ferrell was apparently snubbed by Ricky Gervais for a role in Extras.
Lock pens film script
... and it's all about comedians
07/03/2008 … Sean Lock is writing a film that challenges the dramatic stereotype that stand-ups are all bitter, cynical or ruthless.
Seinfeld denies comeback plans
'There's nothing to the rumours...’
07/03/2008 … Rumours that Jerry Seinfeld is planning a return to TV have been quashed.
© Sport Relief Walliams swims to Africa
07/03/2008 … David Walliams has completed his 12-mile swim for Africa with Olympic rower James Cracknell.
Thu 06 March 2008
Boosh Broadcasting Corporation
06/03/2008 … BBC Three is to dedicate an entire night to the Mighty Boosh – including a new hour-long documentary.
© BBC Adam & Joe trust in pod
06/03/2008 … Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish are to produce a series of comedy podcasts, which the BBC hopes to sell.