BBC disdain for comedy
Parting shot from exec Perkins
23/10/2001 … The BBC's departing head of comedy has accused the corporation of treating sitcoms like 'lowbrow fodder'.
2001 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 23 October 2001
The Family jewels
Royles do the double at TV awards
23/10/2001 … The Royle Family has won both comedy prizes at the National TV awards.
Green light for Sellers pic
23/10/2001 … Hollywood bosses have given the go-ahead for a movie biography of Peter Sellers.
Mon 22 October 2001
Dame Edna on McBeal
Top guest stars for new series
22/10/2001 … Dame Edna Everage is to appear on the next series of Ally McBeal.
Sun 21 October 2001
Harry Secombe celebrated
Plaque unveiled in late Goon's honour
21/10/2001 … Showbiz friends have paid tribute to Sir Harry Secombe at the unveiling of a plaque in his honour.
I'll quit acting
21/10/2001 … Kathy Burke says she's giving up acting because it's losing its attraction.
Fri 19 October 2001
Death of the gag?
19/10/2001 … Audiences prefer observational comedy to quickfire gags.
Thu 18 October 2001
Funny business for Scots
18/10/2001 … A dedicated comedy agency has been launched for Scotland, with big plans to increase the profile of the country's stand-ups.