Soldiers of Fortune

Satirist writes coup film

26/08/2005 … Satirist John Fortune has written a film about old Etonian Simon Mann's failed attempt to overthrow the Equatorial Guinea government.

Figures of fun

Comedy stars become dolls

25/08/2005 … Characters from Little Britain and the Carry On movies are to be made into foot-high talking dolls.

Allan's key to success

Tom takes So You Think You're Funny crown

24/08/2005 … Tom Allan, an actor from South-East London, has won this year’s So You Think You’re Funny? new act contest.

Shows with sparkle

Perrier shortlist out

24/08/2005 … The shortlist has been announced for this year’s Perrier award.

Ricky on Tap

Gervais lands movie cameo

24/08/2005 … Ricky Gervais has landed a  cameo part in a new Hollywood comedy from Spinal Tap star Christopher Guest.

Vic's comeback

Reeves plans Catterick spin-off

24/08/2005 … Vic Reeves has revealed that he’s working on a raft of new comedy ideas with Bob Mortimer, including a new sitcom.

Hancock rediscovered

BBC to air lost radio episodes

23/08/2005 … The BBC is broadcasting two lost episode of  Hancock's Half Hour, which were rediscovered after being wiped from its archives.

WW2 show wins writing prize

23/08/2005 … Comedian Dan Tetsell has won a writing prize at the Fringe for his show about his Nazi grandfather.