'I stalked Ken Dodd'
Obsessive fan tried to torch house
11/10/2001 … A woman has admitted stalking Ken Dodd, sending indecent photographs and a dead rat to his home, which she tried to burn down.
2001 Archives
Thu 11 October 2001
Wed 10 October 2001
Harry's £500,000 deal
10/10/2001 … Harry Hill has signed a deal with ITV worth a reported £500,000.
Gorman wows NY critics
10/10/2001 … Dave Gorman has been wowing the critics in New York.
Tue 09 October 2001
Save £5 on Perrier seats
Special deal for Chortle readers
09/10/2001 … The pick of Edinburgh comedy is to be showcased in London, in the short Perrier Pick of the Fringe season.
The enemy within
Skinner's ITV rival recorded in BBC studios
09/10/2001 … Frank Skinner is to launch his assault on Michael Parkinson's chat show crown from WITHIN the BBC.
Mon 08 October 2001
Evicted club rehoused
08/10/2001 … A comedy club made homeless when pub bosses pulled the plug on its venue has found a new home.
Noble joins Soho season
Theatre launches autumn comedy
08/10/2001 … Ross Noble is to perform a three-week run in London's West End.
Martin's laugh-in
Steve hosts classic comedy showcase on web
08/10/2001 … Steve Martin is hosting a new radio series spotlighting an array of American stand-up talent.