2002 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 23 February 2002
Izzard relishes Egg role
23/02/2002 … Eddie Izzard is to revive his role in A Day In The Death Of Joe Egg for the BBC.
Comedy thrives in poverty
Says millionaire Billy Connolly
23/02/2002 … Comedy goes down better when life is hard, according to Billy Connolly.
Fri 22 February 2002
Jupitus sings Britney
22/02/2002 … Phill Jupitus entertained a comedy club audience with a rendition of a Britney Spears hit last night.
Vegas for Radio 4
22/02/2002 … Johnny Vegas has written a comedy-drama for Radio 4.
When Lily met Bette
22/02/2002 … Lily Savage creator Paul O'Grady is to 'meet' his heroine Bette Davis in a one-off ITV show.
Thu 21 February 2002
C4 clinches Simpsons
21/02/2002 … Channel 4 has won the rights to air The Simpsons after the BBC pulled out of a bidding war.
A moved Moose
Plus Yorks and London club news
21/02/2002 … Some of comedy's longest-running clubs have announced changes and additions to their venues.