The satire boom
Topical comedy is UK's favourite
26/06/2003 … Sarcasm is not the lowest form of wit - slapstick is.
Thu 26 June 2003
Dangerfield revives hit film
Back To School back to Hollywood
26/06/2003 … American stand-up Rodney Dangerfield is to remake the film that marked the highest point in his career.
Wed 25 June 2003
This'll earn me a million
Comedy Terrorist 'swamped with TV offers'
25/06/2003 … Comedy Terrorist Aaron Barschak claims he could make £1 million from gatecrashing Prince William's birthday party.
A question of comedy
25/06/2003 … Tommy Tiernan and Dave Spikey are to take part in a new BBC1 quiz game dedicated to classic comedy shows.
Goon about town
Aussies celebrate Spike's genius
25/06/2003 … An Australian town Spike Milligan mocked as "God's waiting room" is to stage a week-long festival celebrating his genius.
Tue 24 June 2003
A Savage end
O'Grady ready to kill off Lily
24/06/2003 … Paul O'Grady says he may kill off Lily Savage following a tour next year.
A Whacking great tour
24/06/2003 … Dave Gorman has announced that he will be taking his latest stage show on a 63-date tour following the Edinburgh festival.
Worth a few Bob...
24/06/2003 … Bob Hope's London birthplace has been sold for £192,000.