What a bender!
Coogan: 'I slept with Liam Gallagher'
14/11/2002 … Steve Coogan has revealed he once ended up in bed with Liam Gallagher after a heavy boozing session.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 14 November 2002
Vantastic news
Kay confirms Phoenix nights spin-off
14/11/2002 … Peter Kay has confirmed that there will be a spin-off series from Phoenix Nights.
Carry on Sergeant
John to host Have I Got News For You
14/11/2002 … ITN political correspondent John Sergeant is to host the next edition of Have I Got News for You.
Tue 12 November 2002
No offence?
Kumars upsets older Asian viewers
12/11/2002 … The Kumars at Number 42, Ali G and Banzai offend some of the racial groups they portray, according to new research.
7 Up
BBC unveils its comedy station
12/11/2002 … The BBC has revealed details of its latest digital radio network, with a heavy emphasis on comedy.
Back of the net!
Partridge attracts 3.4m viewers
12/11/2002 … A million fewer people watched Alan Partrridge last night that the final episode of The Office.
'Everybody thinks like me'
12/11/2002 … Bernard Manning says he's an ideal role model - and claims that "everyone thinks the way I do".
Mon 11 November 2002
Starr turn-off
Fury as Freddie lasts just 20mins
11/11/2002 … Hundreds of Freddie Starr fans were left fuming when he performed for just 20 minutes in his own show.