Putting on the writs
29/07/2005 … Richard Pryor is taking legal action to recover an unreleased film he made early in his career.
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Fri 29 July 2005
Grin and bare it
29/07/2005 … A group of American comics have performed what could be the world’s first naked stand-up show.
Thu 28 July 2005
Coogan divorced
...because of 'unreasonable behaviour'
28/07/2005 … Steve Coogan has been divorced by socialiteCaroline Hickman after three years of marriage because of his ‘unreasonable behaviour’.
Following suit
28/07/2005 … Danny Baker is reportedly penning a comedy-drama about the life of a suit for broadcast on Five.
Wed 27 July 2005
From Persia with love...
Coming soon: Omid Djalili webchat
27/07/2005 … Comic, US sitcom star and movie actor Omid Djalili will be conducting a web chat with Chortle readers on Tuesday, August 2.
Best in class
Night School sitcom takes Five's prize
27/07/2005 … Channel Five has announced the winner of its search for the best new homegrown sitcom writer.
Expert in his field
Skinner lands Emmerdale role... sort of
27/07/2005 … Frank Skinner is to make a guest appearance on Emmerdale – or at least his voice will.
Jokes for strokes
Major charity benefit announced
27/07/2005 … Some of the biggest names in comedy are joining forces for a major benefit gig in aid of stroke victims.