Coogan slams TV execs
"They don't understand populist comedy"
06/11/2001 … Steve Coogan has criticised TV executives, saying they don't understand populist comedy.
2001 Archives
Tue 06 November 2001
BBC award for promoting comedy
Anne Robinson campaign praised
06/11/2001 … The BBC's advertising campaign for its Monday night comedy slot has won an industry award.
Mon 05 November 2001
Fat chance!
05/11/2001 … Roy Chubby Brown releases his latest live show - Stocking Filler - on DVD and video on November 12.
Seinfeld star axed
Sitcom pulled after five shows
05/11/2001 … The new sitcom from Seinfeld star Jason Alexander has been axed after just five episodes.
Norton dominates Ross
His C4 show wins ratings battle
05/11/2001 … Graham Norton attracted more viewers to his Channel 4 chat show that Jonathan Ross did on BBC1.
Sex' appeals
05/11/2001 … Sex And The City has become the first cable show to win a major Emmy award.
Sun 04 November 2001
Ali 25Gs
Baron Cohen demands fee for charity gig
04/11/2001 … Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen has been accused of greed after demanding £25,000 for a charity appearance.
Fri 02 November 2001
Sally Phillips in new comedy
Series from Cold Feet producer
02/11/2001 … Sally Phillips is to star in a new romantic comedy series from the maker of Cold Feet.