2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 22 October 2002
ITV comedy hunt returns
Take The Mike seeks contestants
22/10/2002 … ITV1 has commissioned a third series of stand-up talent hunt Take The Mike.
Best of the Leics fest
22/10/2002 … Harry Hill, Ed Byrne, Daniel Kitson and Richard Herring are among the 140 shows planned for next year's Leicester Comedy Festival.
A-ha! Alan's secrets out
22/10/2002 … I'm Alan Partridge is to be released on DVD, including deleted scenes and 20 minutes of out-takes.
New venue in Store
22/10/2002 … The Comedy Store is planning to open a new club in Leeds.
Police 'snooped on comic'
Was Carlin targeted over his views?
22/10/2002 … Lawyers are investigating claims that police may have illegally spied on American stand-up George Carlin.
Mon 21 October 2002
Our gay secret
Men Behaving Badly was 'homoerotic'
21/10/2002 … It may come as a surprise to fans, but Men Behaving Badly had a strong gay undertone, according to its creator.
Vegas joins burning debate
Johnny backs firefighters' strike
21/10/2002 … Johnny Vegas has pledged his support for the firefighters' pay claim, making an impromptu appearance at a union seminar.