Stroke O'luck
18/12/2002 … Dara O'Briain has landed a radio show after impressing BBC bosses at a charity concert.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 18 December 2002
Syal quits sitcom
Last-minute move by 'too busy' star
18/12/2002 … Meera Syal has unexpectedly quit the BBC sitcom All About Me, blaming a busy schedule.
Barry to salute top comics
Cryer hosts 2003 Chortle awards
18/12/2002 … Barry Cryer is to host next year's Chortle awards, honouring the best in live comedy.
Dear Jackie...
18/12/2002 … Jackie Mason is to return to Britain next year, with the most expensive stand-up show ever.
Tue 17 December 2002
Clive... is the wrong answer
Anderson 'will not replace Angus'
17/12/2002 … The makers of Have I Got News For You have rubbished reports that Stephen Fry and Clive Anderson are being lined up as possible presenters.
Mon 16 December 2002
French and... no one
Dawn stars in solo West End play
16/12/2002 … Dawn French is to return to the West End stage next year in a one-woman play.
States of the art
Lamarr hosts history of US stand-up
16/12/2002 … Mark Lamarr is to take an in-depth look at American comedy in a new BBC 2 series.
It's grim up north...
Kay says Southern audiences are best
16/12/2002 … Peter Kay has claimed Northern comedy audiences are tougher than Southern ones.