Going straight
Freeman lands role with Jude Law
16/05/2005 … Martin Freeman has managed to achieve what his Office co-star Ricky Gervais couldn’t – and star opposite Jude Law.
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Mon 16 May 2005
Buy British
Major deal for Little Britain merchandise
16/05/2005 … A vast range of Little Britain spin-off merchandise is to be launched later this year following a new licensing deal Underwear pronouncing "I'm the only gay…
Win a DVDee
16/05/2005 … Jack Dee’s first ever live stand-up video has been released for the first time on DVD – and we have six copies to give away.
Fri 13 May 2005
Falling Starr
13/05/2005 … Freddie Starr is planning to quit comedy, saying he wants to leave before he looks ‘pathetic’.
Thu 12 May 2005
The Twain gang
Steve Martin lands top US award
12/05/2005 … Steve Martin is to receive this year’s prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humour.
Wed 11 May 2005
King of the cattle
Rich Hall lands new BBC4 series
11/05/2005 … Rich Hall has landed a new BBC Four series.
Coming to a local theatre
11/05/2005 … The League of Gentlemen have announced a new national tour.
The Odd Couple
Bailey and Davies to star in Fringe drama
11/05/2005 … Bill Bailey and Alan Davies are to star as The Odd Couple at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.