And the winners are...
British Comedy Awards handed out
14/12/2005 … Little Britain has scored a double victory at the British Comedy Awards, beating Ricky Gervais' Extras to the best TV comedy prize, and winning the first Ronnie…
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Wed 14 December 2005
This is for Richard
Benefit gig planned in Pryor's honour
14/12/2005 … Richard Pryor’s widow Jennifer has announced plans for a huge memorial benefit gig for her husband next month.
Tue 13 December 2005
Hear here!
13/12/2005 … Comedy record label Sound Entertainment have launched a new website, www.
Borat's website shut down
Khazakhstan silences Baron Cohen
13/12/2005 … Kazakhstan authorities have pulled the plug on Sacha Baron Cohen’s website after he portrayed the country as a backward nation of cow-punching yokels who…
Tom takes BBC crown
Second victory for 22-year-old actor
13/12/2005 … Tom Allen, a 22-year-old actor, has won this year’s BBC New Talent stand-up competition.
Top of the pods
13/12/2005 … Ricky Gervais has become the most popular podcast on both sides of the Atlantic, in only its second week.
No oil paintings...
Comedy Awards portraits unveiled
13/12/2005 … Old Masters-style portraits of British comedy stars have today been unveiled to publicise the British Comedy Awards.
Hammer time
Frankie's items auctioned for £7,000
13/12/2005 … A collection of Frankie Howerd’s treasured personal items have fetched £7,165 at auction.