In the Pink?
Martin tipped for Clouseau role
13/10/2003 … Steve Martin has been approached to take over Peter Sellers's role in a new Inspector Clouseau revival.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 13 October 2003
Sun 12 October 2003
Lost and found
Listeners unearth more BBC classics
12/10/2003 … The BBC is to broadcast classic radio comedies that it thought it had lost forever, thanks to listeners who handed in their home recordings.
Sat 11 October 2003
Frank goes straight
Skinner makes a dramatic debut
11/10/2003 … Frank Skinner is to make his radio acting debut in a straight drama later this month.
Fri 10 October 2003
Who, me?
Izzard denies Time Lord rumours
10/10/2003 … Eddie Izzard has denied the BBC approached him to be the new Doctor Who.
Child's play
10/10/2003 … Graeme Garden is to host a new radio panel game described as "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue meets Oprah".
Stars come out for Roy
Huge benefit for Kinnear charity
10/10/2003 … Some of the biggest names in theatre and comedy are to take part in a major benefit gig in memory of Roy Kinnear.
Thu 09 October 2003
Noble prize winner
Ross takes Loaded's comedy crown
09/10/2003 … Ross Noble has been named as best stand-up in new comedy awards set up by lads' mag Loaded.
Wed 08 October 2003
Fawlty's hotel saved
Council rejects plans to demolish Torquay landmark
08/10/2003 … Plans to demolish the hotel that inspired Fawlty Towers have been thrown out.