Fun Factory
04/09/2001 … A new scheme has been launched to help people with good comedy ideas earn a daily wage while they are developed into TV shows.
2001 Archives
Tue 04 September 2001
Hooray for Holyrood?
Scottish political satire launched
04/09/2001 … The Scottish Parliament has spawned its first satire show.
Mon 03 September 2001
Absoultely Fabulous ratings
03/09/2001 … The return of Absolutely Fabulous has proved a ratings success for the BBC.
Skinner book struggle
03/09/2001 … The publishers of Frank Skinner's forthcoming autobiography are reportedly struggling to sell newspaper rights for the sum they want.
Sat 01 September 2001
Justin Moorhouse – Original Review
01/09/2001 … Brimming with confidence, Moorhouse exudes a likeable energy that could raise the dead - so a lethargic comedy audience proves little challenge.
C4 talent hunt launched
01/09/2001 … Applications have opened for this year's stand-up talent hunt So You Think You're Funny? The competition, backed by Channel 4, has been running since 1988, and…
Fri 31 August 2001
Hitchhiker's returns
31/08/2001 … The original Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy radio series are to be repeated as a tribute to its creator Douglas Adams.
Thu 30 August 2001
Footlights on tour
30/08/2001 … Cambridge Footlights are to take their Perrier-nominated show Far Too happy on tour.