Change the record!
150 comics in Guinness attempt
31/10/2003 … More than 150 comics, including Johnny Vegas, will tonight attempt to get into the Guinness Book Of Records for the biggest ever comedy bill.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 31 October 2003
Northern exposure
BBC launches regional comedy unit
31/10/2003 … The BBC has launched its drive to nurture the next generation of comedy talent from the north of England.
Thu 30 October 2003
Comedy terrorist facing jail
Barschak guilty of criminal damage
30/10/2003 … Comedy terrorist Aaron Barschak is facing a jail sentence after being convicted of vandalising artwork by Turner nominees the Chapman brothers.
PoliticAli incorrect
Baron Cohen rapped for mocking disabled
30/10/2003 … Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen has been rapped by TV watchdogs for mocking the disabled.
Rich pickings
Hall creates new characters for BBC4
30/10/2003 … Rich Hall has created some new comic characters for his forthcoming BBC4 show.
Wed 29 October 2003
G whizz!
Ali lands a second series in the US
29/10/2003 … Ali G has landed a second series in the States.
They're aping Johnny
TV ads feature comics and monkeys
29/10/2003 … An overweight comic and a talking monkey are to promote an overlooked digital TV service.
Tue 28 October 2003
Naked ambition
Hollywood break for Full Monty writer
28/10/2003 … The Full Monty creator Simon Beaufoy has been signed up to write his first major Hollywood movie.