An extra Fringe benefit
Byrne heads Amensty's new fundraiser
31/07/2002 … Ed Byrne and Rory Bremner are to appear in an extra benefit show added to the Edinburgh Fringe programme.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 31 July 2002
That funny Ealing...
31/07/2002 … Six classic Ealing comedies are being re-released to mark the 100th anniversary of the studios.
Big Train rapped
Shot teacher sketch 'tasteless'
31/07/2002 … Sketch show Big Train has been rapped for showing a teacher being shot in front of a classroom of children.
Bar-room jokers
31/07/2002 … Some of Britain's newest comedy talent is to be showcased on a new ITV2 series.
Tue 30 July 2002
Driving licensee
Pub Landlord's first ever tour
30/07/2002 … Al Murray has announced his first ever national tour.
Mon 29 July 2002
Booed boys
29/07/2002 … Trev and Simon were booed off stage last night.
Peggers can be chooser
Spaced star to judge new comics
29/07/2002 … Spaced star Simon Pegg is going to the Edinburgh Festival - to judge one of the new comedy competitions.