Another fine tribute...
Plaque honours Laurel and Hardy
05/05/2002 … Laurel and Hardy are to be honoured with a Comic Heritage blue plaque in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, today.
2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 05 May 2002
New Fast Show dates
05/05/2002 … The Fast Show has added four new dates to its live tour this autumn - including one in London.
Sat 04 May 2002
Misbehaving again...
04/05/2002 … Men Behaving Badly is to return to TV after more than four years.
Club in race hate storm
04/05/2002 … WARNING: Story contains strong language Comics have been urged to boycott a comedy club that apparently sent a racist e-mail.
Racist storm gets nastier
04/05/2002 … WARNING: Story contains strong language The race row sweeping the American comedy circuit has become increasingly acrimonious.
Ben's back
Elton to play West End fundraiser
04/05/2002 … Ben Elton is to return to the stage at a comedy fundraiser for single-parent families.
Thu 02 May 2002
Dog's dinner
Skinner samples canine delicacy
02/05/2002 … Frank Skinner has eaten dog for a World Cup travel programme.
Stan sparks race row
Fury over gags at Leeds Utd bash
02/05/2002 … Stan Boardman is under fire for telling racist jokes at a Leeds United dinner.