Insanity clause?
Comics must pledge not to offend
17/06/2005 … Comedians may have to sign a pledge promising not to cause offence before being allowed to play a major British venue.
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Fri 17 June 2005
Thu 16 June 2005
Five's ready to Rock
16/06/2005 … Channel Five has snapped up the rights to screen Chris Rock’s new sitcom in the UK.
Wed 15 June 2005
Join the heard
Comedy radio station launched online
15/06/2005 … A new internet radio station has been launched, aimed at showcasing new British comedy writers and performers.
Girls on top
15/06/2005 … The finalists have been announced in the Funny Women hunt for the best new female stand-ups.
Little Britain's empire
Comedy helps swell BBC coffers
15/06/2005 … Little Britain has been credited with helping the BBC generate record profits for DVD sales and programme exports.
Mon 13 June 2005
O'Hanlon to tour
13/06/2005 … Father Ted and My Hero star Ardal O’Hanlon is to tour Britain this autumn.
Putting Three first
Channel voted top for 'alternative' comedy
13/06/2005 … BBC Three has overtaken Channel 4 as the home of 'alternative' comedy for TV viewers.
Jasper rocks
13/06/2005 … Jasper Carrott is to host two huge comedy and music events in his native Birmingham.