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.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
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.
Tue 25 June 2002
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.
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.
Mon 24 June 2002
Fear and loathing...
Seinfeld attracts Thompson's wrath
24/06/2002 … Gonzo journalist Hunter S Thompson has unleashed a vicious war of words against normally inoffensive comedian Jerry Seinfeld.
Clary's big opening
Julian to tred West End boards
24/06/2002 … Julian Clary is to join the cast of Boy George's West End musical Taboo.
Giving thanks for Spike
Tribute service to a comic genius
24/06/2002 … Showbiz stars have paid tribute to Spike Milligan in a moving and funny thanksgiving service.
Billy's gone soft
24/06/2002 … The best-selling biography of Billy Connolly is to be released in paperback next month.