Formulaic comedy
13/06/2004 … It sounds like a joke in itself – but scientists have developed the formula for the perfect gag.
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13/06/2004 … It sounds like a joke in itself – but scientists have developed the formula for the perfect gag.
13/06/2004 … The millionaire creator of The Weakest Link is to perform a her own stand-up show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
12/06/2004 … Richard Pryor has lent his name to a new comedy award, recognising the best ethnic show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
11/06/2004 … Steve Coogan says he wants to ‘bury’ Alan Partridge in his bid for Hollywood fame.
10/06/2004 … Homer Simpson’s D’oh has topped a poll of favourite comedy catchphrases.
10/06/2004 … Starsky and Hutch star David Soul is taking over the role of Jerry Springer in the West End musical.
09/06/2004 … Would you spend £75 to be in the same room as Jo Brand? Edinburgh’s Assembly Rooms is certainly hoping so.
07/06/2004 … Previously unseen scripts by Peter Cook and Dudley Moore have been unearthed for a new book.
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