Master of his domain
12/10/2002 … Jerry Seinfeld's new movie, Comedian, has had a strong opening weekend in the States.
Sat 12 October 2002
Man O Manning
12/10/2002 … Bernard Manning has launched another attack on modern comedy - but declared himself a big fan of Mark Lamarr.
Bottom 5: Weapons Grade Y-Fronts
12/10/2002 … Should you ever find yourself feeling smug about the sophisticated British sense of humour, just take a look at the phenomenal success of Bottom.
Fri 11 October 2002
Wise move
Eric and Ern play set for Broadway
11/10/2002 … Morecambe and Wise tribute The Play What I Wrote will transfer to Broadway next year.
Faster still...
11/10/2002 … The Fast Show team have added five extra dates to their sell-out farewell tour.
Thu 10 October 2002
Dicks out
TV station bans penis puppeteers
10/10/2002 … An American TV station has refused to air Jay Leno's popular Tonight Show, because it featured the Puppetry Of The Penis stars.
A very good sign
Hancock's autograph makes £420
10/10/2002 … Tony Hancock's signature has been sold for £420.
Wed 09 October 2002
Ralf's new goal
'I'll quit comedy for football'
09/10/2002 … Royle Family star Ralf Little is ready to jack in his acting career to become a professional footballer.