Mersey mission
02/06/2002 … Comedians as diverse as Des O'Connor and Johnny Vegas are to converge on Liverpool for a comedy festival this month.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 02 June 2002
Gag mag
New publication for comedy scene
02/06/2002 … A new magazine dedicated to the British comedy industry will be launched this summer.
Sat 01 June 2002
Al in a good cause
01/06/2002 … Al Murray is to perform a gig next month in aid of young Rwandan musicians.
Fri 31 May 2002
Laughing gear
Free comedy gigs... at car dealers
31/05/2002 … Some of the most familiar names on the comedy circuit are to perform a free gig - at a Croydon car showroom.
Premier derision
31/05/2002 … Robert Bathurst is set to play the prime minister in a new comedy series by Ian Hislop (pictured).
Glasgowing, going, gone
31/05/2002 … The Glasgow Comedy Festival has been cancelled.
Teen spirit
TV search for young comic talent
31/05/2002 … Nickelodeon is to launch a hunt for teenage comedy talent.
Funny money
Film Council invests in comedy
31/05/2002 … Three British comedy films are to be developed thanks to a grant from The Film Council.