2002 Archives
Wed 28 August 2002
A bigger Assembly
Fringe venue plans to expand into street
28/08/2002 … One of the Edinburgh Fringe's biggest venues wants to expand into the street, to create a hub of performance and entertainment.
Take that to the bank
Radio 4 shows Jack's houseboat life
28/08/2002 … Jack Russell's life on a riverboat is to be the subject of a Radio 4 documentary.
Cold Feet star's driving ban
28/08/2002 … Cold Feet star John Thomson has been banned from driving for three years after admitting drink driving.
Mason vetoes Arab comic
Jackie won't share bill with Palestinian
28/08/2002 … A comedian has been told he couldn't open for leading Jewish comic Jackie Mason - because he is Palestinian.
Fat chance
Spin-off sitcom for Scottish sketch duo
28/08/2002 … Two characters from the Scottish sketch show Chewin The Fat are getting their own series.
Tue 27 August 2002
Coogan stars in Trek spoof
27/08/2002 … Steve Coogan is to star alongside Rob Brydon in a spoof Star Trek show.
A Chitty role
27/08/2002 … Lily Savage creator Paul O'Grady is to play The Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.