Virgin mirth
23/07/2001 … Boothby Graffoe's first play is to receive its first performance next week.
Mon 23 July 2001
Shooting off
23/07/2001 … Mark Lamarr is reportedly quitting Shooting Stars after a row with Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
Fri 20 July 2001
Female comics in spotlight
Talent hunt and all-women tour
20/07/2001 … Jongleurs comedy clubs have launched a hunt for the best female comics, both new and established.
Lamarr quits Buzzcocks?
20/07/2001 … Mark Lamarr is quitting Never Mind the Buzzcocks after seven years as its host.
Thu 19 July 2001
No laughing matter
Furious hoax victims slam Brass Eye
19/07/2001 … Phil Collins is consulting his lawyers after Chris Morris hoodwinked him into backing for a phoney anti-paedophile campaign.
Nasty Nigel to judge comics
19/07/2001 … 'Nasty' Nigel Lythgoe - the TV boss whose unflinching opinions helped make Popstars such a hit - is to judge the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards.
Wed 18 July 2001
Hill be back
18/07/2001 … Harry Hill is to front a new variety show for ITV.
Comic in race fury
'Chink' comment causes outrage
18/07/2001 … A US comic has sparked outrage after using the word 'chink' on a US chat show.