Stunted up
20/07/2006 … Peter Kay sidekick Paddy McGuinness is to star as washed-up stuntman Chuck Stryker in a new sitcom.
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Thu 20 July 2006
Case adjourned
More delays for Langham's hearing
20/07/2006 … Chris Langham’s child pornography case has been adjourned yet again.
My suicide bid
20/07/2006 … Stephen Fry has spoken in depth for the first time about his battle with manic depression.
Having another ball
20/07/2006 … Amnesty International is to hold another Secret Policeman’s Ball, Chortle can reveal.
Wed 19 July 2006
History is bunk
Cleese: 'I'm not writing a comedy book'
19/07/2006 … John Cleese has admitted he’s grown bored with comedy – but denied reports he plans to write a book on its history.
History is bunk
Cleese: 'I'm not writing a comedy book'
19/07/2006 … John Cleese has admitted he’s grown bored with comedy – but denied reports he plans to write a book on its history.
Tue 18 July 2006
What a slur!
Rod's girl sues over Brand claims
18/07/2006 … Rod Stewart’s daughter is complaining her reputation has been damaged – by reports she slept with Russell Brand.
Harry's visa problems
18/07/2006 … Simpsons star Harry Shearer has been forced to cancel an appearance on a Radio 4 comedy show because of problems with his work permit.