Izzard's Broadway bound
11/04/2002 … Eddie Izzard is set for a starring role on Broadway.
2002 Archives
Thu 11 April 2002
Innes tribute to George
11/04/2002 … Neil Innes is to showcase a catalogue of new songs - including a eulogy to his friend George Harrison - at next month's London Comedy Festival.
Funeral stunt: All bets off
Police stop Banzai's Queen Mum skit
11/04/2002 … Police stepped in to stop a stunt that spoof game show Banzai planned for the Queen Mother's funeral.
Semis on
Next round in UK's biggest talent hunt
11/04/2002 … The semi-finals of the competition billed as Britain's biggest comedy talent search have been announced.
Wed 10 April 2002
Into the big League
10/04/2002 … The League of Gentlemen are planning a move onto the big screen next year.
Tue 09 April 2002
Early promise...
C4 breakfast show seeks comics
09/04/2002 … Another TV channel is hunting for fresh comedy talent.
Rio to sue The Simpsons
09/04/2002 … Rio de Janeiro's tourist board is threatening to sue The Simpsons.
Cleese's sitcom axed
09/04/2002 … John Cleese's new US sitcom has been axed after just two episodes.