Osbourn takes new act title
Mathew crowned Channel 4 winner
22/08/2002 … Mathew Osbourn has won this year's So You Think You're Funny new act competition at the Edinburgh Fringe.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 22 August 2002
Wed 21 August 2002
Fabby Christmas
21/08/2002 … Absolutely Fabulous is reportedly returning for a one-off Christmas show.
Partridge back on TV
Comedies head BBC2's new schedule
21/08/2002 … Alan Partridge, The League of Gentlemen and The Office are all returning to TV in BBC2's autumn schedule.
Perrier shortlist announced
Nominees for comedy's top prize
21/08/2002 … This year's Perrier nominations have been announced.
Tue 20 August 2002
Angus keeps his job
...but he'll be under scrutiny
20/08/2002 … Angus Deayton has kept his job hosting Have I Got News For You - but BBC chiefs will be keeping a close eye on him.
Open Mic king crowned
Ex-Footlighter Watson takes title
20/08/2002 … Mark Watson has won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic award for new stand-ups.
Mon 19 August 2002
Debt in Vegas
Johnny 'owed money' for Monkey ads
19/08/2002 … Johnny Vegas is threatening to sue ITV Digital's advertising agency for money he claims he owed from the popular Monkey campaign.
Let the party Big Yin
Royalty helps celebrate Billy's 60th
19/08/2002 … Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles were among 200 guests celebrating Billy Connolly's 60th birthday at the weekend.