We're Rio-lly sorry
12/04/2002 … Bosses at The Simpsons have issued an apology, of sorts, for upsetting tourist leaders in Rio de Janeiro.
Fri 12 April 2002
Office party
Sitcom celebrates two more awards
12/04/2002 … Ricky Gervais's sitcom The Office has won two more accolades at a showbiz awards bash.
Ellen lands chat show
Daily progamme to launch in 2003
12/04/2002 … Ellen DeGeneres is to become a talk-show host.
Thu 11 April 2002
Semis on
Next round in UK's biggest talent hunt
11/04/2002 … The semi-finals of the competition billed as Britain's biggest comedy talent search have been announced.
Funeral stunt: All bets off
Police stop Banzai's Queen Mum skit
11/04/2002 … Police stepped in to stop a stunt that spoof game show Banzai planned for the Queen Mother's funeral.
Innes tribute to George
11/04/2002 … Neil Innes is to showcase a catalogue of new songs - including a eulogy to his friend George Harrison - at next month's London Comedy Festival.
Izzard's Broadway bound
11/04/2002 … Eddie Izzard is set for a starring role on Broadway.
Wed 10 April 2002
Into the big League
10/04/2002 … The League of Gentlemen are planning a move onto the big screen next year.