I wanted to end his misery
Comic's widow planned mercy killing
27/06/2004 … The widow of Scottish comedian Rikki Fulton has admitted she considered killing her husband to end his suffering.
Sun 27 June 2004
The Carr's the star
27/06/2004 … Jimmy Carr has been named in a list of people who will “shape our lives in the 21st century”.
Sat 26 June 2004
Fawlty reasoning
Sitcom star loses newspaper complaint
26/06/2004 … Fawlty Towers star Connie Booth has lost a complaint against the Camden New Journal over an article promoting her single mothers’ support group.
No Essex appeal
Coogan angers "awful" Southend
26/06/2004 … Steve Coogan has blasted the Essex town of Southend-on-Sea, branding it "the worst place in the world".
Fri 25 June 2004
Minority retort
Henry demands breaks for black comics
25/06/2004 … Lenny Henry has renewed his calls for the TV industry to offer more breaks to black comics.
Thu 24 June 2004
Dublin up with laughter
New comedy festival for Ireland
24/06/2004 … Dublin is to get its own comedy festival, featuring the likes of Bill Bailey, Jasper Carrott and Lenny Henry.
Buying your Friends
Joey spin-off auctioned to UK channels
24/06/2004 … British broadcasters are entering a bidding war for Friends spin-off Friends, with the cost predicted to top $1million an episode.
Wed 23 June 2004
Girls on top
23/06/2004 … The finalists in this year’s Funny Women hunt for the best new female stand-ups have been announced.