For the love of Dodd
19/01/2005 … He may be 77 years old, but Ken Dodd has proved he can still pull the crowds.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 19 January 2005
Joining the cause
19/01/2005 … Big-named comedy stars have again joined forces to stage the biggest stand-up fundraiser for victims of the Asian tsunami.
Tue 18 January 2005
Borat director quits
18/01/2005 … The director of Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film has reportedly quit after a run-in with the comic.
Mon 17 January 2005
Not such a fat Cat
Sponsor pulls out of Irish festival
17/01/2005 … One of the best-loved comedy festivals on the international circuit is to be slimmed down after its major sponsor pulled out.
A funny old game
Father Ted writer pens football musical
17/01/2005 … Father Ted creator Arthur Mathews has written a musical about Manchester United and Ireland star Roy Keane.
Sun 16 January 2005
Well connected
BBC's new comedy documentaries
16/01/2005 … The BBC is to air another series of Comedy Connections next month.
A good laugh
DVD to raise £1m for tsunami aid
16/01/2005 … Some of the top names in comedy are donating footage for a new DVD expected to raise more than £1million for the tsunami appeal.