Chortle Digest 23/9

No 516, Sept 23, 2011

Welcome to the your latest weekly round-up of comedy news, courtesy of Chortle.co.uk. As always, for more – plus listings of 4,000 forthcoming comedy events - check the website. Win a CD from Canadian stand-up Norm MacDonald >> Elgar Comedy: Eric Lampaert and Joel Dommett Wednesday 5 October, 8.30pm, Elgar Room, Royal Albert Hall The 2010 Latitude Best New Act Award-winner Eric Lampaert brings tales of his erratic excursions across continents and languages, while Joel Dommett's hilarious show explores the consequences of meeting your movie star idol. Tickets £12. Book online here Bill Bailey is to head a cast of comedy actors appearing in this year's Doctor Who Christmas special. >> Digital channel Gold has commissioned a four-part series about the history of sitcom, and how the genre reflects everyday life. >> Comedy Central scored its biggest ever audience when it screened the first episode of Two And A Half Men since Charlie Sheen left the show. >> Michael McIntyre is the most searched-for comedian on Google, according to new research. >> Ccafe chain Costa Coffee has launched a new-act comedy competition that offers no cash prize.>>

New clips from Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert, Alan Partridge, Jo Brand, Karl Pilkington and more Click here to watch all videos. Out next week: Jason Manford's autobiography Brought Up Proper Order from Amazon. In Correspondents, the section you write: Mark Olver: Is any comedy venue perfect? Milo McCabe on whether he should perform as his charcater Philberto or himself How to MC Click here for details of how to contribute. Lee Hurst, Man vs Woman tour >> Amused Moose Hot Comedy Starlets >> The book Comedy Techniques >> And Ricky Grover's film Big Fat Gypsy Gangster >