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US comedy pilot for Rob Brydon
Friday 5th October 2012
Welsh actor and stand-up comic Rob Brydon is to write and star in his own pilot for American TV network HBO.
Comedy producer Michael Hurll dies
Thursday 20th September 2012
Prolific comedy and entertainment producer Michael Hurll, the creator of The British Comedy Awards and with credits including The Two Ronnies, has died at the age of 75.
Peter Kay and Tim Minchin become World Record Holders
Friday 7th September 2012
Peter Kay and Tim Minchin have been listed in the latest edition of the Guinness Book of Records. Kay for selling the most stand-up tour tickets.
Max Bygraves dies aged 89
Saturday 1st September 2012
Veteran comic and entertainer Max Bygraves has died at the age of 89, it has been confirmed.
Channel 4 to drop Frankie Boyle over Paralympic gags
Friday 31st August 2012
Channel 4 is reportedly cutting its ties with Frankie Boyle after he made a series of jokes on Twitter about the Paralympics.
Actor Geoffrey Hughes dies aged 68
Saturday 28th July 2012
Actor Geoffrey Hughes, best known as Onslow in Keeping Up Appearances, has died of cancer aged 68.
Eric Sykes dies aged 89
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Eric Sykes, one of Britain's best loved comic actors and writers, has died aged 89.
Daily Mail and Frankie Boyle in £2.7m tax dodge row
Saturday 30th June 2012
The Daily Mail has accused Frankie Boyle of using 'sharp accountancy practices' to avoid paying nearly £900,000 in tax; but the comic has hit back saying he has paid nearly £2.7m in tax since 2007.
Addison Cresswell named 'most influential' in British comedy
Friday 22nd June 2012
Addison Cresswell, owner of talent management company Off The Kerb, has been named the most influential person in British comedy by website Such Small Portions.
Armando Iannucci awarded OBE
Saturday 16th June 2012
Comedy writer, producer and director Armando Iannucci has been awarded the OBE in Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday Honours List for 2012.