Katharine Hepburn dies
30/06/2003 … Hollywood legend Katharine Hepburn, who starred in such golden era comedies as Brining Up Baby and The Philadelphia Story, has died aged 96.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 30 June 2003
Holy feck!
Father Ted to be remade for America
30/06/2003 … Father Ted is to be remade for American TV audiences.
Sat 28 June 2003
Skinner's sitcom
Frank to play wise-cracking cabbie
28/06/2003 … Frank Skinner is to star in his own sitcom.
Comedy 'kings' hold court
28/06/2003 … Bill Bailey and Lenny Henry will both star in their own West End runs this autumn.
Thu 26 June 2003
Dangerfield revives hit film
Back To School back to Hollywood
26/06/2003 … American stand-up Rodney Dangerfield is to remake the film that marked the highest point in his career.
The satire boom
Topical comedy is UK's favourite
26/06/2003 … Sarcasm is not the lowest form of wit - slapstick is.
Naughty Norton
Graham's show rapped over c-word
26/06/2003 … Graham Norton's show has been criticised for broadcasting a gag containing the c-word.
Wed 25 June 2003
Goon about town
Aussies celebrate Spike's genius
25/06/2003 … An Australian town Spike Milligan mocked as "God's waiting room" is to stage a week-long festival celebrating his genius.