DS presents the full list of nominations for this year's British Comedy Awards.

Russell Brand claims that recent criticism of other comedians will not affect his stand-up.

BBC boss Mark Thompson says that the BBC's talent remains free to take risks with their output.

Stephen Poliakoff slams the BBC's "Kafkaesque committees" which are killing creativity.

Rebecca Adlington reportedly writes to the BBC over its handling of the Frankie Boyle row.

Frankie Boyle compares The X Factor to cows being led to death at an abattoir.

Frankie Boyle claims that television guidelines are making comedy output boring.
Mock The Week is found to have breached BBC guidelines with jokes about swimmer Rebecca Adlington.
Mock The Week returns for two new series, but without Frankie Boyle.

Frankie Boyle quits his Daily Record column after the newspaper refuses to print his Michael Jackson jokes.
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Neighbours: 5783: Elle and Lucas reignite their passion.
Wednesday, 17:30 on Five.
Home and Away: 4963: Leah confronts her feelings.
Wednesday, 18:00 on Five.
Hollyoaks: 2698: Loretta walks out on a devastated Jake.
Wednesday, 18:30 on Channel 4.
Emmerdale: Marlon confesses his feelings for Moira.
Wednesday, 19:00 on ITV1.
EastEnders: Denise and Lucas celebrate their wedding.
Thursday, 19:30 on BBC One.
Coronation Street: Sally nearly catches Kevin and Molly.
Thursday, 20:30 on ITV1.
Our picks from Wednesday's primetime TV:
| 21.00 | Spooks (BBC One) |
| 22.00 | True Blood (Channel 4) |
| 20.00 | Gossip Girl (ITV2) |
| 21.00 | The Family (Channel 4) |