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1. 1. Nana Royle scoops comedy gong

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 06 December 2007 LIZ Smith - Nana in the Royle Family - tonight won Best Actress at the British Comedy Awards at the age of 85.

2. 2. Comedy kings still laughing

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 10 December 2007  JIMMY Perry and David Croft were awarded the OBE for comedy. Judging by the number of Dad's Army repeats, they remain comedy kings.

3. 3. Mark Steel, Mark Thomas, Jason Manford @ Comedy Store

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 19 December 2007 IT'S no laughing matter, but earlier this year nurse and trade union representative Karen Reissmann was sacked after speaking to the media about an NHS shake up... and her co-workers went on strike in protest.

4. 4. Laughter masters take a bow

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 28 December 2007 MANCHESTER continues to establish itself as the country's second city of comedy (London only beats it in terms of quantity rather than quality as everyone in this fair city knows) and 2007 has been no exception.

5. 5. Code Name: The Cleaner (PG)

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 05 December 2007 LES Mayfield's misfiring and misconceived comedy, about an amnesiac who suspects he may be a CIA operative, is about as much fun as a pile of ironing.

6. 6. Balls Of Fury (12A)

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 20 December 2007 ROBERT Ben Garant (Reno 911!: Miami) serves up more punch-lines that fail to hit their target with this ham-fisted yarn, boldly described as 'a huge comedy with tiny balls'.

7. 7. Pam's pulling a cracker

   Manchester Evening News, Friday 07 December 2007 FORMER Rosemary And Thyme star Pam Ferris admits viewers may be shocked by her sexy new image in a festive comedy drama.

8. 8. 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.

9. 9. No Cold Feet about new series

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 05 December 2007 FORMER Cold Feet star Hermione Norris has not ruled out a return of the hit Manchester comedy drama.

10. 10. Christmas Eve: Christmas At The Riviera (ITV1)

    Manchester Evening News, Thursday 20 December 2007 THERE are no reservations about the biggest yuletide comedy drama on TV. Christmas At The Riviera (ITV1, Christmas Eve, 9pm) has a huge cast of star names, all booked into a seaside hotel with a package of treats for guests.

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