Sun shines on Fringe
27/08/2004 … Sydney-based comic Nick Sun has won this year’s So you Think You’re Funny? competition.
2004 Archives
Fri 27 August 2004
Thu 26 August 2004
Egyptian promise
First Richard Pryor winner named
26/08/2004 … Egyptian-American comic Ahmed Ahmed has won the first Edinburgh award aimed at ethnic minorities.
Wed 25 August 2004
Jus like that!
25/08/2004 … Tommy Cooper has been voted Britain’s favourite comic of all-time – beating Peter Kay into second place.
Perrier nominations out
25/08/2004 … The nominees for this year’s Perrier award have been announced.
Tue 24 August 2004
Comics are revoluting
24/08/2004 … Comedians are staging a revolt against the Edinburgh Fringe’s biggest venue, claiming a new show is depleting their audiences.
Clock this!
24/08/2004 … Mark Watson has completed his record-breaking 24-hour stand-up routine - by proposing to his girlfriend.
Mon 23 August 2004
Make mine a Shandy
23/08/2004 … Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon are to star in a movie version of the classic 18th century tale The Life And Opinions Of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman.
Non-stop comedy
23/08/2004 … Stand-up Mark Watson has started his record attempt to perform a continuous 24-hour show at the Edinburgh Fringe.