They know it's all over
Lineker and Gower quit sports quiz
02/04/2003 … Gary Lineker and David Gower have quit They Think It's All Over.
2003 Archives
Wed 02 April 2003
Comedy for dummies
Cleese slates the state of the art
02/04/2003 … John Cleese has criticised the state of comedy, claiming that movies in particular have been dumbing down.
Vegas stunt furore
02/04/2003 … A stage manager is in danger of losing his job following an impromptu stunt by Johnny Vegas.
Aussie rules
R4 to examine comedy Down Under
02/04/2003 … Radio 4 is to broadcast a three-part series about Australian comedy.
Tue 01 April 2003
Frankie Boyle – Original Review
01/04/2003 … It would be a brave heckler who tackled this lively Glaswegian, whose in-your-face manner and playfully savage wit make him a formidable force.
Greg Burns – Original Review
01/04/2003 … An assured, affable performer with some top-notch routines, cheeky Burns is a solid addition to any comedy bill.
American hero
We stormed US, claims Ali G director
01/04/2003 … Ali G director Dan Mazer claims the show was a big hit in the US, despite reports of a critical mauling, He claims the UK press only picked up on the negative reviews…