BBC choice
New act semi-finalists announced
20/06/2002 … The BBC has announced the semi-finalists in its hunt for new stand-up talent.
Thu 20 June 2002
Ripper spoof offends
Sutcliffe's dad criticises comics
20/06/2002 … The father of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has criticised a comedy show for joking about his son's killing spree.
Wed 19 June 2002
Unstoppable
Jongleurs on track for 20 clubs
19/06/2002 … Jongleurs is on track to have 20 comedy clubs across the UK by the end of next year.
Money for nothing...
Free Partridge tickets sell for £46
19/06/2002 … One Alan Partridge fan will be almost £50 richer after selling his free tickets to the show's recording in an online auction.
Tue 18 June 2002
Coupling heads for US
Show tipped to succeed Friends
18/06/2002 … British sitcom Coupling is being remade in the US, where it is being touted as a replacement for Friends.
Mon 17 June 2002
Costa comedy
17/06/2002 … Comedy club Jongleurs is to open a venue in Majorca this summer.
Sun 16 June 2002
Gorman again
16/06/2002 … Dave Gorman's quest to track down his namesakes is to be repeated on BBC2.