Billy zaps Harry Potter
Biography tops 2002 bestseller list
20/12/2002 … Pamela Stephenson's biography of her husband Billy Connolly has been revealed as the best-selling book of 2002.
Fri 20 December 2002
Golden opportunities
20/12/2002 … The man behind Seinfeld has been nominated for two Golden Globes for his follow-up show.
Kay vs Gervais - again
Comedies vie for Broadcast award
20/12/2002 … The Office and Phoenix Nights will again go head-to-head in a TV awards contest.
Thu 19 December 2002
On the ropes
19/12/2002 … Ricky Gervais's celebrity boxing bout has landed the BBC in trouble with the sport's governing body.
Wed 18 December 2002
Dear Jackie...
18/12/2002 … Jackie Mason is to return to Britain next year, with the most expensive stand-up show ever.
Barry to salute top comics
Cryer hosts 2003 Chortle awards
18/12/2002 … Barry Cryer is to host next year's Chortle awards, honouring the best in live comedy.
Syal quits sitcom
Last-minute move by 'too busy' star
18/12/2002 … Meera Syal has unexpectedly quit the BBC sitcom All About Me, blaming a busy schedule.
Stroke O'luck
18/12/2002 … Dara O'Briain has landed a radio show after impressing BBC bosses at a charity concert.