A funny old city

London Comedy Festival launched

17/04/2002 … The London Comedy Festival has officially unveiled its programme - with 265 events under its banner.

Making a bad impression

McGowan berates today's comedy

17/04/2002 … Alistair McGowan has laid into modern comedy, saying it's either too silly or too aggressive.

Starry night

Big fundraiser to close festival

17/04/2002 … Jo Brand is to headline a star-studded charity gala to bring the London Comedy Festival to a close.

Golden couple

Honour for French & Saunders

17/04/2002 … Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are to become the first women to receive an honorary Golden Rose at the Montreux Television Festival.

Send in the clones

Skinner to host impressions show

17/04/2002 … Frank Skinner is to host a new TV show featuring amateur impersonations.

Comedy? Don't make us laugh

Watchdog slates ITV output

16/04/2002 … Television watchdogs have slammed the state of comedy on ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

Britcoms lead the way

UK shows dominate awards

16/04/2002 … British comedy shows have been acknowledged as the best in the world.

Stand-up documentary ready

16/04/2002 … Jerry Seinfeld has completed a behind-the-scenes documentary about his stand-up show.