Thu 18 April 2002
Fringe first
The Stand launches its line-up
18/04/2002 … The Stand has become the first Edinburgh venue to launch its fringe programme.
Diller quits stand-up
18/04/2002 … Phyllis Diller is ending her stand-up comedy career - after 47 years.
Comedy code
Hunt on for funny new web ideas
18/04/2002 … Channel 4 is giving aspiring comedy writers the chance to have their ideas made into a website.
Banzai sold to Japan
Will it work? Place bet NOW!!!!!
18/04/2002 … Banzai, the show that parodies Japanese TV, has been sold - to Japan.
Wed 17 April 2002
Send in the clones
Skinner to host impressions show
17/04/2002 … Frank Skinner is to host a new TV show featuring amateur impersonations.
Golden couple
17/04/2002 … Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are to become the first women to receive an honorary Golden Rose at the Montreux Television Festival.
Starry night
Big fundraiser to close festival
17/04/2002 … Jo Brand is to headline a star-studded charity gala to bring the London Comedy Festival to a close.