Tying the knot - not
Frank's wedding rumours scotched
17/11/2003 … Frank Skinner's publicist has denied newspaper stories that the comic is to marry.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 17 November 2003
Sun 16 November 2003
Stroppy Jim
Davidson sulks off stage yet again
16/11/2003 … Jim Davidson is at the centre of another row after storming off stage yet again.
Billy eyed for Potter movie
Fans demand Big Yin get wizard role
16/11/2003 … Hundreds of Harry Potter fans have demanded Billy Connolly be given a role in the next Hogwarts movie.
No doctor, doctor jokes...
Comics get cash to push health message
16/11/2003 … Comics John Ryan and Gary O'Donnell have written an hour-long show as part of a drive to get men to go to the doctor.
Eric's Roller up for sale
16/11/2003 … Eric Morecambe's widow Joan is to sell his beloved Rolls-Royce, after keeping it in the garage for almost 20 years.
Fri 14 November 2003
Jerry Lewis back in hospital
Comic stopped taking his drugs
14/11/2003 … Jerry Lewis has been admitted to hospital after he stopped taking drugs to control a life-threatening illness.
Choice comedy...
People's vote nominees announced
14/11/2003 … Ali G, Dead Ringers and Bo Selecta! are all in the running for a people?s choice award at the British Comedy Awards.
Coming uncoupled
14/11/2003 … Coupling star Richard Coyle has quit the show, leaving room for a new face.