Stanhope is critics' choice
22/08/2002 … Controversial American stand-up Doug Stanhope has won a critics' award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
2002 Archives
Thu 22 August 2002
Comedy scene 'is sexist'
Industry weighted against women
22/08/2002 … The comedy world is still weighted against women, some of the industry's leading lights have claimed.
Osbourn takes new act title
Mathew crowned Channel 4 winner
22/08/2002 … Mathew Osbourn has won this year's So You Think You're Funny new act competition at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Wed 21 August 2002
Rufus Hound – Original Review
21/08/2002 … For all his shouting and bluster, Hound cannot elevate what is essentially fairly pedestrian material into anything more exciting.
Fabby Christmas
21/08/2002 … Absolutely Fabulous is reportedly returning for a one-off Christmas show.
Partridge back on TV
Comedies head BBC2's new schedule
21/08/2002 … Alan Partridge, The League of Gentlemen and The Office are all returning to TV in BBC2's autumn schedule.
Perrier shortlist announced
Nominees for comedy's top prize
21/08/2002 … This year's Perrier nominations have been announced.
Tue 20 August 2002
Angus keeps his job
...but he'll be under scrutiny
20/08/2002 … Angus Deayton has kept his job hosting Have I Got News For You - but BBC chiefs will be keeping a close eye on him.