Female comics in spotlight
Talent hunt and all-women tour
20/07/2001 … Jongleurs comedy clubs have launched a hunt for the best female comics, both new and established.
2001 Archives
Fri 20 July 2001
Thu 19 July 2001
Nasty Nigel to judge comics
19/07/2001 … 'Nasty' Nigel Lythgoe - the TV boss whose unflinching opinions helped make Popstars such a hit - is to judge the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards.
No laughing matter
Furious hoax victims slam Brass Eye
19/07/2001 … Phil Collins is consulting his lawyers after Chris Morris hoodwinked him into backing for a phoney anti-paedophile campaign.
Wed 18 July 2001
Fools' gold
18/07/2001 … Only Fools and Horses fans are planning a museum dedicated to the classic sitcom.
Comic in race fury
'Chink' comment causes outrage
18/07/2001 … A US comic has sparked outrage after using the word 'chink' on a US chat show.
Hill be back
18/07/2001 … Harry Hill is to front a new variety show for ITV.
Tue 17 July 2001
Comics on the Link
17/07/2001 … The BBC has filmed a special all-comedian edition of The Weakest Link.
A taxing role
Mrs Doyle back for Revenue ads
17/07/2001 … Father Ted's faithful housekeeper Mrs Doyle is to front a new advertising campaign for the Inland Revenue.