Ripper spoof offends
Sutcliffe's dad criticises comics
20/06/2002 … The father of Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has criticised a comedy show for joking about his son's killing spree.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 20 June 2002
BBC choice
New act semi-finalists announced
20/06/2002 … The BBC has announced the semi-finalists in its hunt for new stand-up talent.
More ads for Johnny
Now he's advertising advertising
20/06/2002 … Johnny Vegas is starring in a new series of radio adverts, advertising radio advertising.
She's back!
20/06/2002 … Dame Edna Everage is returning to British TV after a ten-year absence.
Edinburgh Previews
20/06/2002 … Comedy Cafe Management are taking four shows to Edinburgh this year.
Dicks out
20/06/2002 … Puppetry of the Penis is facing its first ever stage ban - in its native Australia.
Wed 19 June 2002
Money for nothing...
Free Partridge tickets sell for £46
19/06/2002 … One Alan Partridge fan will be almost £50 richer after selling his free tickets to the show's recording in an online auction.
Unstoppable
Jongleurs on track for 20 clubs
19/06/2002 … Jongleurs is on track to have 20 comedy clubs across the UK by the end of next year.