Monty Python Comes to BBC America

20 March 2008, 7:44 am

The legendary comedy troupe Monty Python will mount a new campaign on American shores starting on Memorial Day. via Zap2it.com ... read more

The kingdom of David

9 March 2008, 5:59 am

"In the 1950s, when I went away, I would be away for four months at a time." Broadcaster David Attenborough's soft tones have charmed animals and viewers for decades, but a close encounter of the leonine kind he had while filming his new series may still have been a surprise. via Irish Independent ... read more

Have Your Say

4 March 2008, 6:57 pm

"Of course I don't want to do this for very long, I want to do something more serious." IT GAVE BIRTH to The Goodies, Monty Python and The Two Ronnies. Now, 40 years after The Frost Report transformed TV comedy, its creator reveals why it was so groundbreaking. via Daily Express ... read more

A Prime Place To Avoid

25 February 2008, 7:14 pm

"You have a table for 5:45 tonight, Saturday night." Me: 'Hello? I'd like to make a reservation for dinner tonight.' Young, female host: 'Wonderful! What time were you thinking about coming in?' Me: 'Around 6:30. Do you have anything available?' YFH: 'Let's ... via Hartford Courant ... read more

Mary Queen of Scots death warrant bought

20 February 2008, 6:16 pm

"We're delighted to have played a part in saving this document for the nation" Posted on 02/20/2008 4:37:02 PM PST by BlackVeil The warrant which authorised the execution of Mary Queen of Scots has been bought by the Church of England for $150,00. Mary, the Catholic queen, who claimed ... via Freer... read more

Frost Report is resurrected for two-hour Easter special

16 February 2008, 1:22 am

"Putting The Frost Report is Back together has been a joy, with so many memories and even more important so many laughs along the way." The Frost Report , the satirical show that spawned comedy dynasties, will return for a special edition featuring surviving members of the original lineup. via Time... read more