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.
Fri 20 December 2002
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.
Tue 17 December 2002
Clive... is the wrong answer
Anderson 'will not replace Angus'
17/12/2002 … The makers of Have I Got News For You have rubbished reports that Stephen Fry and Clive Anderson are being lined up as possible presenters.
Mon 16 December 2002
Moore heads for Broadway
Stupid White Men to Great White Way
16/12/2002 … Michael Moore is planning to take his live stage show to Broadway.