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Unknown comic beats Vegas, Kay and Coogan
03/11/2003 … A little-unknown comic has beaten the likes of Peter Kay and Steve Coogan to receive a new comedy award in memory of Les Dawson.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 03 November 2003
Davidson in hotel bust-up
Threat to call police to 'nick-nick' comic
03/11/2003 … A hotel threatened to call police after Jim Davidson had a run-in with staff.
Sun 02 November 2003
US Coupling axed
Sexy sitcom couldn't arouse the ratings
02/11/2003 … The American version of Coupling has been axed.
Sat 01 November 2003
Ricky, alias the bad guy
Gervais lands part in US spy thriller
01/11/2003 … Ricky Gervais is to appear in American spy thriller Alias as a baddie.
Fri 31 October 2003
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.
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.