House of fun
Big Brother for comics to hit the US
13/09/2002 … TV chiefs are planning a comedy talent hunt that's a cross between Pop Idol and Big Brother.
Fri 13 September 2002
Thu 12 September 2002
Laughing matters
Comedy festival for mental health
12/09/2002 … A new comedy festival has been set up, with the aim of promoting mental health issues.
Funny looks
12/09/2002 … Comedians aren't especially known for their good looks, but in America one up-and-coming stand-up has been crowned as a beauty queen.
Dodd is sent a dead rat
Woman denies harassment charges
12/09/2002 … A woman accused of stalking Ken Dodd has admitted sending a dead rat through the post.
Wed 11 September 2002
'Ted' writer's movie deal
Linehan to direct comedy short
11/09/2002 … Father Ted creator Graham Linehan is to direct his first short film.
Only 50 people can make UK laugh
11/09/2002 … There are no more than 50 people in the country who can make the British public laugh.
Tue 10 September 2002
Reiner honoured
Comic hailed for pioneer spirit
10/09/2002 … American comedy trailblazer Carl Reiner has won an award for his groundbreaking work.
Royston Vasey's secrets are out
10/09/2002 … The next series of the League of Gentlemen will have a new format and new characters - and some old favourites will be absent.