TV drops new comic hunt
... but radio comes to the rescue
13/03/2004 … The BBC hunt for new stand-up talent IS to go ahead this year but it's been dumped by TV.
Sat 13 March 2004
Fri 12 March 2004
Jim to quit Britain
Davidson heads for Dubai - official
12/03/2004 … Jim Davidson has confirmed that he's quitting the UK for Dubai.
He Rocks!
Chris named America's funniest man
12/03/2004 … Chris Rock has been named the funniest man in America.
Thu 11 March 2004
The last laugh...
11/03/2004 … Stand-up Drew Cameron has performed at the wake of a young woman who died after seeing his show.
Wed 10 March 2004
'I'm dripping with love'
10/03/2004 … Alias star Jennifer Garner has said she's "dripping with love" with Ricky Gervais after he appeared her spy drama.
Tue 09 March 2004
Go jump off a building...
Connolly's latest daredevil stunt
09/03/2004 … Billy Connolly has leapt off a 600ft tall building as part of his World Tour TV series.
So fun-NY
New York launches £10m comedy fest
09/03/2004 … New York has announced it is to host a comedy festival that's expected to generate £10 million for the city.
The final chapter
But Black Books might return on stage
09/03/2004 … Black Books is to end after the next series but it could return as a stage show.