During an interview on an Australian television show, John Cleese was asked his opinion of the London riots which had just taken place, and the state of British culture. His response was to say that he didn’t know what was happening in London as it wasn’t a British city anymore. He added that this was to its advantage, as it was the reason that Britain had got the Olympics. Read more comedy news »
John Cleese gives opinion of London and the Olympics
September 15th, 2011Cleese plays a role in Czech campaign
September 5th, 2011John Cleese has recently spent time in Prague to record a series of comedy spots as part of a Czech campaign for the London Olympics 2012. The campaign is on behalf of the Czech Olympic team, who would like to invite their fans along to London, in support of their team. According to the chairman of the Czech Olympic committee (COV), Milan Jirasek the British and Czechs have Read more comedy news »
Jonathan Ross is gagged by chat show guests
August 31st, 2011Jonathan Ross is due to appear back on television screens with a new chat show on ITV1. Eight shows will be aired, starting in September, with three celebrity guests each week and a musical performance by a top artist. The advert for the upcoming chat show features Jonathan Ross wearing a gag, presumably carried out by the guests on his show who are irritated by his constant chatter. Read more comedy news »
Fund raising to help riot damaged retail industry
August 22nd, 2011Raffles, concerts, auctions and comedy shows are among the events which will take place to raise money to help retailers affected by the recent riots which took place in a number of cities in the United Kingdom. The charity for the retail industry, Retail Trust launched a campaign to assist retailers who had suffered during the riots, after requests made by the public to help those who were left facing a bleak future. Read more comedy news »
Basil Fawlty actor demonstrates affection for latest love in public
August 17th, 2011The star of Fawlty Towers, John Cleese, 71, was photographed in a public display of affection for his girlfriend, Jennifer Wade. The actor was obviously not concerned by the fact that they were in full public view – his alter-ago Basil Fawlty who would certainly have disapproved. Read more comedy news »
Star of Gavin and Stacey challenged to run for Sport Relief
August 15th, 2011James Corden is preparing for his latest challenge of running 280 miles from the Arc de Triomphe to Marble Arch. He will complete the challenging run from Paris to London in aide of Sport Relief, after teasing from his colleague John Bishop who appears with James in ‘A League Of Their Own’, a sports quiz show. Read more comedy news »
Modern comedy labelled as too offensive by veteran comic
August 13th, 2011In an interview with Radio Times, Ronnie Corbett who famously starred in the comedy show ‘The Two Ronnies’ with partner in comedy Ronnie Barker, has spoken out about modern day comedians, accusing some of them of being offensive. In particular, Frankie Boyle seemed to be one of the worst offenders as Ronnie Corbett, aged 80, said he didn’t understand why Boyle would want to upset people. Corbett said he would like to speak to Frankie Boyle, and discover why he wanted to be offensive and cause such upset. Read more comedy news »
Germans’ unique brand of comedy a hit with the British
August 11th, 2011The British stereotype of German humour is about to be dismissed, as a new generation of German comedians appear in the line-up for Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The Germans have a stereotypical image of being serious and humourless, but that is changing as comedians Henning Wehn and Christian Schulte-Loh continue to rise to stardom. Read more comedy news »
Happy birthday to American queen of comedy
August 9th, 2011America spent Saturday 6th August 2011 celebrating the day that would have seen Lucille Ball become 100 years old. The American queen of comedy made a huge impact on the world of comedy shows, with her show ‘I love Lucy’, which saw her become a national favourite in America. In the star’s hometown of Jamestown, New York, a look-a-like contest was held as a tribute to her distinctive red hair, with the contestants wearing red wigs. Read more comedy news »
Survey reveals eccentric cars are not just for sitcoms
August 7th, 2011According to a poll conducted by Confused.com, almost half of the 2,000 drivers surveyed admitted to treating their car as part of the family. More than 25 percent have named their cars, with Charlie and Ruby being the most popular. Head of Confused.com car insurance, Gareth Kloet believes that naming your car is the same as giving a nickname to a friend or partner. Surprisingly, a third of all motorists surveyed admitted to having “carversations” with their car, telling them about their personal worries. Read more comedy news »