Perrier is too sl-eau
09/08/2002 … Comedy promoters are calling on the Perrier shortlist to be revealed earlier so they can cash in on the prized nominations.
Fri 09 August 2002
Tarbuck and friends...
09/08/2002 … BBC chiefs have announced the host of their hunt for the freshest new stand-up talent.
Thu 08 August 2002
Mack one
08/08/2002 … Lee Mack has announced his first ever national tour.
Vladimir McTavish – Original Review
08/08/2002 … This character's never going to smash any stereotypes, but McTavish is a lively and entertaining act who frequently hits the comedy nail squarely on the head.
Wed 07 August 2002
Spirit of the Fringe
Perfomer quits 'haunted' venue
07/08/2002 … Lounge singer Stacey Smith has quit the cast of a Fringe show after experience "terrifying" psychic episodes in its venue, an old cave.
Jury service
07/08/2002 … Mackenzie Crook, Simon Day and Dave Gorman have been named as the judges in one of the biggest hunts for new comedy talent.
Gentlemen's agreement
League to star in West End play
07/08/2002 … The League of Gentlemen have confirmed that they are to appear in Art.
'Pool winners
Comics vie for Liverpool award
07/08/2002 … Brendan O'Caroll, Silky and Keith Carter have been nominated for a comedy award.