Brass Eye in the clear
27/06/2002 … Complaints about the repeat of Chris Morris' Brass Eye special on paedophilia have been rejected.
Thu 27 June 2002
Frank backs Germany
'It's a controversial choice...'
27/06/2002 … Frank Skinner has invited the anger of England fans by saying he wants Germany to win the World Cup.
Face value
Jimmy Carr to host E4 panel show
27/06/2002 … Jimmy Carr has been signed up to present a new E4 game show.
Wed 26 June 2002
Free Comedy Store tickets
26/06/2002 … We've got up to six free tickets to the Manchester Comedy Store for every Chortle reader this week.
Little wonder
Is this the smallest festival ever?
26/06/2002 … A Hertfordshire town is hosting what could be the world's smallest comedy festival.
Money to Byrne
Ed buys Prince guitar for £12,000
26/06/2002 … Ed Byrne has brought one of Prince's old guitars for £12,000.
Tue 25 June 2002
I'm away from The Office
Ricky's 'guilt' over first live show
25/06/2002 … Ricky Gevais says he feels guilty about his comedy success because he hasn't worked his way through the stand-up circuit.
Ab Fab's gay salute
New York Pride award for sitcom
25/06/2002 … The stars of Absolutely Fabulous are to be honoured during this week's gay pride celebrations in New York.