Secret of comedy? Poetic parallelisms
13/04/2007 … A new academic report has studied the mechanics and linguistics of stand-up – and concluded that the key is a set-up followed by a punchline.
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Fri 13 April 2007
Wed 11 April 2007
It's queen Victoria!
11/04/2007 … Victoria Wood has gained a record 12th Bafta nomination for her serious role in the ITV drama Housewife, 49.
Saddle up!
ITV orders cycling cops comedy
11/04/2007 … ITV has commissioned a new comedy, Bike Squad, about cycling policemen.
© Hat Trick A lot more news for you
11/04/2007 … The BBC has signed up for another six series of Have I Got News for You – taking it up to its 38th season.
Tue 10 April 2007
© Working Title Full of Beans
10/04/2007 … Mr Bean has been named Britain's all-time favourite comedy character.
Thu 05 April 2007
© BBC His sworn duty
05/04/2007 … Armando Iannucci employs a ‘swearing expert’ on The Thick Of It, to ensure the scripts come back with ‘the most creative swearing’.
Over the Hill
BBC America drops 'outdated' Benny
05/04/2007 … BBC America is to drop Benny Hill from its schedules, saying he’s too outdated.
Wed 04 April 2007
Big Mouth shuts up
Brand quits Big Brother spin-off
04/04/2007 … Russell Brand is to quit the Big Brother spin-off show Big Brother’s Big Mouth after three years.