Radio Ha Ha
BBC7 to have 7hrs of comedy a day
30/09/2002 … The BBC's new digital radio station is promising seven hours of comedy a day.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 30 September 2002
The unknown stunt man
30/09/2002 … An up-and-coming comic has landed a batch of TV work - after a chance encounter at a dinner party.
Open Mic closed
Talent hunt hit by sponsor problems
30/09/2002 … One of the biggest nationwide searches for new stand-up comics will not go ahead this year because of difficulties finding a sponsor.
Sun 29 September 2002
Remembering Joan
Plaque unveiled to Carry On star
29/09/2002 … Barbara Windsor has unveiled a plaque to her Carry On co-star Joan Sims.
Sat 28 September 2002
About a Bhoy
Stand-up hosts hidden camera show
28/09/2002 … Comedian Danny Bhoy is to star a new hidden camera show for BBC Choice.
For Pete's sake...
28/09/2002 … Jimmy Carr has been added to the bill of the Peter Cook tribute tomorrow.
Gentlemen's disagreement
28/09/2002 … The League of Gentlemen have berated the BBC for not publicising their show more - and say it deserves a prime-time BBC1 slot.
Thu 26 September 2002
Happy camper
Clary puts suicidal days behind him
26/09/2002 … Julian Clary has said he's now over the dark days that once led him to seriously contemplate suicide.