'Is ugly a disability?'
Gervais fronts new ad campaign
27/11/2002 … Ricky Gervais is to front a new advertising campaign challenging discrimination against disabled people.
Wed 27 November 2002
I'm away from The Office
27/11/2002 … The Office's Martin Freeman is to star in a new sitcom from Men Behaving Badly writer Simon Nye.
Badly drawn rules
2DTV told to get Bin Laden's blessing
27/11/2002 … Makers of the animated satire 2DTV have been told they can take the mickey out of Saddam Hussein and Osama Bin Laden - but only if they have their written permission.
By Cryer arrangement
Barry's music show goes to Radio 4
27/11/2002 … Barry Cryer's Edinburgh show is transferring to radio.
Noble intentions
27/11/2002 … Ross Noble has announced a 45-date tour for early next year.
Tue 26 November 2002
Kumars At No. 1
International Emmy for chat spoof
26/11/2002 … The Kumars At Number 42 has won an international Emmy.
Rhona does Soho
26/11/2002 … Rhona Cameron, Julia Morris and a host of Edinburgh shows are going to London's West End next year.
Your call
People's choice shortlist announced
26/11/2002 … Alistair McGowan, The Office, Phoenix Nights and Cold Feet are all up for another British Comedy Award.