Lip-sticky moment
Julian loses his stage make-up
09/05/2003 … Julian Clary had his own sticky moment this week - after losing his vital make-up moments before going on stage.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 09 May 2003
Check dis!
Ali G star signs with Hollywood agent
09/05/2003 … Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen has signed with a leading Hollywood agent, with high hopes of launching his movie career.
Calfing season
Coogan 'to revive early characters'
09/05/2003 … Steve Coogan is reportedly brining back Paul and Pauline Calf for a BBC series.
Great Scott!
09/05/2003 … A blue plaque is to be unveiled outside the childhood home of Terry Scott later this month.
Thu 08 May 2003
Shock! Ricky fails to win award
08/05/2003 … Ricky Gervais has broken his award-winning streak, failing to scoop a top accolade for his radio show.
Wed 07 May 2003
London laughs
Comedy festival line-up launched
07/05/2003 … The London Comedy festival has officially launched this year's programme.
Turtley dead
London's oddest venue goes belly-up
07/05/2003 … One of London's toughest - and strangest - comedy nights is to close down.
Sex sells
US Coupling tipped for the top
07/05/2003 … The American version of Coupling is set to land a coveted prime-time slot, despite fears the content might be too risque for advertisers.