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1. 31. Wedding Daze (15)

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 29 May 2007 IN keeping with tradition, Michael Ian Black's romantic comedy proffers something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.

2. 32. Brand new start for Russell

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 20 November 2007 FOR a man as famed for his insatiable libido as his comedy, celibacy has clearly been an uphill struggle for comedian Russell Brand. He plays here on Saturday.

3. 33. The Decorator @ Buxton Opera House

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 17 May 2007 EXTENDING material for a comedy sketch into the two hours required to fill an average evening in a West End theatre for the coach parties was a speciality of the late Donald Churchill, who could churn out farces for fun.

4. 34. Frog & Bucket date for Brendon

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 October 2007 AUSSIE comic Brendon Burns' reputation follows him around. He's supposedly the angry "wild man of comedy" but he's the first to counter that description. He plays here on Sunday.

5. 35. Stardust (PG)

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 18 October 2007 BASED on the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess, Stardust is an utterly charming adventure for the entire family with a generous sprinkling of romance and black comedy.

6. 36. When We Are Married @ Altrincham Garrick

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 08 October 2007 I HAVE never, as a journalist, come across a photographer who got drunk on duty. But who can blame Henry Ormonroyd for having one too many in this classic comedy at the Garrick Theatre.

7. 37. Stars gather for Reissmann benefit

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 17 December 2007 A CLUTCH of top comics will join forces at the Comedy Store tonight, in support of sacked nurse Karen Reissmann.

8. 38. Jump set to be feast for the eyes

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 16 April 2007 BLENDING martial arts with slapstick comedy and jaw-dropping acrobatics certainly seems like an unlikely cocktail – but that’s exactly what Jump promises.

9. 39. Kris not sold on estate agent job

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 15 November 2007 THEY often get a bad press, even though many do a good job. So Britain's estate agents may not be totally sold on a new comedy drama series called... Sold (ITV1, tonight, 9pm).

10. 40. Hunt is on for Vince's successor

    Manchester Evening News, Friday 26 October 2007 THE 18-year-old City Life Comedian of the Year competition has devoted its life to mentoring the comedy talent of the North West. This year's final takes place on Monday.

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