The new show what I wrote
Duo 'the next Morecambe and Wise'
25/03/2005 … The BBC are hoping they’ve found the next Morecambe and Wise… in the guise of a double act known for impersonating the famous duo.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 25 March 2005
Thu 24 March 2005
Comedy guru to head BBC1
24/03/2005 … The TV executive responsible for Da Ali G Show and I’m Alan Patridge is to be the new controller of BBC1.
Tough day at The Office
24/03/2005 … The American version of The Office launches on NBC tonight – and the early responses from the critics have been mixed.
Wed 23 March 2005
Meet Barry...
History of Melbourne's 'Perrier'
23/03/2005 … Unlike the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne is not driven by an awards frenzy.
Mick takes the mic
Miller storms his first 'alternative' gig
23/03/2005 … Veteran old-school comedian Mick Miller played his first 'alternative' comedy club in his 30-year career last night – and went down a storm.
The besta Leicester
23/03/2005 … Dara O’Briain has won an award for the year’s best comedy performance in the whole of, erm… Leicester.
Hills slopes off
Adam swaps stand-up for acting
23/03/2005 … Adam Hills is swapping stand-up for acting at this year’s Melbourne Festival But the role shouldn’t prove too tricky for him – as it’s that…
Ozfest
Melbourne festival line-up unveiled
23/03/2005 … The 19th Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicked off last night with a sold-out televised gala.