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Comedy costumes under the hammer
07/03/2007 … Some of the most memorable costumes in comedy history have been sold off, including outfits worn by Tommy Cooper, Benny Hill and the Monty Python team.
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Wed 07 March 2007
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Bhoy, what a row
Comic and Fringe venue at loggerheads
06/03/2007 … The director of Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms has hit back after comedian Danny Bhoy claimed he is owed £68,000 from his Fringe run last year.
Car trouble
Brand cancels gig at last minute
06/03/2007 … Russell Brand left hundreds of fans disappointed by cancelling a gig 20 minutes before it was due to start - blaming a car breakdown.
Mon 05 March 2007
Pay to play hits London
Comics will be charged to perform
05/03/2007 … A London comedy promoter has launched a controversial ‘pay-to-play’ scheme, charging new stand-ups for stage time.
Increasing its Standing
Last Comic show to air on UK TV
05/03/2007 … America’s biggest comedy talent hunt is to be screened on British TV this summer.
Creepy Crawley
05/03/2007 … Robin Ince has sparked a storm of protest in the Sussex town of Crawley, just by suggesting it’s not in the same league as Paris, Milan or Rome.
Sun 04 March 2007
Big in the States
US awards for Oliver and Minchin
04/03/2007 … John Oliver and Tim Minchin have scooped prestigious comedy awards in America.
Sat 03 March 2007
Back in time
Newman returns to TV after 14 years
03/03/2007 … Robert Newman is to return to TV for the first time in 14 years.