Del brought to book
Novel to chart Trotter's teen years
30/12/2002 … Only Fools and Horses creator John Sullivan is writing a novel based on Del Boy's early years.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 30 December 2002
Sun 29 December 2002
Sitcom Idol
ITV puts live comedies to the vote
29/12/2002 … ITV is to air live sitcoms in a new Pop Idol-style show.
Thu 26 December 2002
Fools winners
16million watch Christmas special
26/12/2002 … Only Fools And Horses was again the most popular Christmas Day TV programme.
Harpo's widow dies
Heart attack claims Susan Marx at 93
26/12/2002 … Harpo Marx's widow Susan has died at the age of 93.
Feud for thought
26/12/2002 … Professional wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler has finally admitted that his feud with American comedian Andy Kaufman was all set up.
Tue 24 December 2002
Fry escapes driving ban
24/12/2002 … Stephen Fry has been allowed to keep his driving licence, despite being caught speeding at 99mph.
Mon 23 December 2002
Bah, humbug!
23/12/2002 … Rhona Cameron says she hates Christmas - saying it's only really fun for people stuck in dull office jobs to let their hair down.
Reel funny
New awards honour comedy films
23/12/2002 … A new awards scheme has been set up to honour the best comedy movies.