Rock on, Tommy
Coogan's new character unveiled
17/05/2006 … The BBC has finally unveiled full details of Steve Coogan's latest creation: an angry ex-roadie with anger management issues called Tommy Saxondale.
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Wed 17 May 2006
Carry On people
17/05/2006 … Shane Richie, Vinnie Jones and Victoria Silvstedt are to star in the 32nd Carry On film, it has been revealed.
Antiques roadshow
17/05/2006 … Victoria Wood’s Acorn Antiques musical is to tour the UK from December.
Langham case adjourned
17/05/2006 … Chris Langham’s court hearing into child pornography allegations has been adjourned by magistrates.
Tue 16 May 2006
C4's 'Worst' show
16/05/2006 … Channel 4 has unveiled a new comedy panel game, with Johnny Vaughan and Peep Show star David Mitchell as team captains.
Studiously funny
Chortle crowns student comedy king
16/05/2006 … Young Irish stand-up Donnchadh O'Conaill was last night named Chortle’s Student Comedian Of The Year.
A feeling for Ealing
16/05/2006 … Jonathan Ross has launched an online guide to the work of Ealing Studios, featuring footage from its famous comedies.
Mon 15 May 2006
The full Montre
15/05/2006 … The full line-up for this summer’s Montreal comedy festival has been unveiled.