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19/12/2006 … Stand-ups Alex Zane and Jason Manford have both landed high-profile new radio jobs, hosting breakfast shows on XFM.
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Tue 19 December 2006
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New sitcom from Arthur Mathews
19/12/2006 … Father Ted creator Arthur Mathews is writing a new comedy for Channel 4.
Mon 18 December 2006
Rooms for improvement
18/12/2006 … Plans that could take Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms out of action as a Fringe venue have been praised – by one of the comedians who performs there.
Matt marries Prince Charming
18/12/2006 … Matt Lucas has married his long-term boyfriend Kevin McGee in a civil ceremony in London.
Sun 17 December 2006
Happy meals
Club serves up lunchtime comedy
17/12/2006 … An Edinburgh club is to attempt lunchtime comedy shows in a bid to entertain office workers.
Kay's book sets records
The till are alive with The Sound Of Laughter
17/12/2006 … Peter Kay’s autobiography The Sound Of Laughter has beaten all records, bookstores report.
Fri 15 December 2006
Fat lady doesn't sing
15/12/2006 … Dawn French is to star in an opera at Covent Garden.
Tuck off
Lucas turns down Robin Hood role
15/12/2006 … Matt Lucas has turned down the BBC’s offer to play Friar Tuck in the next series of Robin Hood – saying he’s far too busy.