Lee goes Big
Evans announces record-breaking tour
24/10/2007 … Lee Evans has announced a record-breaking tour, including London’s 15,000-seater O2 Arena.
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Wed 24 October 2007
Dinner hosts sue Borat
Five want damages for'humiliation'
24/10/2007 … The makers of the Borat film have been hit with yet another lawsuit.
© BBC Comedy writer Tavener dies
Creator of R4's Absolute Power
24/10/2007 … Comedy writer Mark Tavener has died of cancer.
Mon 22 October 2007
Diana's Spitting Image puppet to be sold
22/10/2007 … Princess Diana’s Spitting Image puppet is to be sold next week, prompting accusations of bad taste.
Comedy awards lodge ITV complaint
Producers complain of unfair treatment
22/10/2007 … The producers of the British Comedy Awards have written to ITV urging it to broadcast the event.
Sun 21 October 2007
Brand for mayor
21/10/2007 … Russell Brand says he will stand for London mayor – if he can attract a million online signatures.
Les Dawson statue opposed
21/10/2007 … Plans for a statue of Les Dawson are being opposed – by the comic’s own children.
© BBC Norm's out to Grass
Cheers star joins Boycie sitcom
21/10/2007 … Cheers star George Wendt is to appear in Only Fools and Horses spin-off Green, Green Grass.