Sketch finalists named
15/07/2002 … The BBC has announced the final shortlist in its hunt for new comedy sketch-writers.
2002 Archives
Mon 15 July 2002
Good Evans
Lee joins Edinburgh fundraiser
15/07/2002 … Lee Evans is to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Old news...
15/07/2002 … Radio 4 celebrated 25 years of The News Quiz last night, taping a special anniversary edition.
Lost Chapman work unveiled
Sketches premier at Edinburgh festival
15/07/2002 … Previously unseen scripts by Graham Chapman are to get their world premier at the Edinburgh Festival.
The $5m comic
15/07/2002 … American comic Eddie Griffin has sold the film of his stand-up routine for more than £3million.
Sun 14 July 2002
Chris Brain – Original Review
14/07/2002 … Brain (crazy name, crazy guy) is an ebullient Kiwi whose energising delivery elevates his material several divisions.
Comedies vie for TV award
14/07/2002 … Old will take on new for the title of best comedy in this year's National Television Awards.
Missing Huw already...
Illness forces respected compere to quit
14/07/2002 … Huw Thomas, the respected compere of London's Downstairs At The King's Head, is to step down after more than 20 years in the business.