Figure of hate
Manning named most despised comic
11/05/2003 … Bernard Manning has been named as Britain's most hated comedian.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 11 May 2003
A wasted talent
Father Ted star branded 'stubborn and lazy'
11/05/2003 … Father Ted star Dermot Morgan was a stubborn, lazy control freak who squandered much his talent because he couldn't concentrate, a new documentary claims.
Dental as anything
Enfield lands role in tooth fairy movie
11/05/2003 … Harry Enfield is to play a villain in a new children's movie about a tooth fairy.
Fri 09 May 2003
Lip-sticky moment
Julian loses his stage make-up
09/05/2003 … Julian Clary had his own sticky moment this week - after losing his vital make-up moments before going on stage.
Check dis!
Ali G star signs with Hollywood agent
09/05/2003 … Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen has signed with a leading Hollywood agent, with high hopes of launching his movie career.
Calfing season
Coogan 'to revive early characters'
09/05/2003 … Steve Coogan is reportedly brining back Paul and Pauline Calf for a BBC series.
Great Scott!
09/05/2003 … A blue plaque is to be unveiled outside the childhood home of Terry Scott later this month.
Thu 08 May 2003
Shock! Ricky fails to win award
08/05/2003 … Ricky Gervais has broken his award-winning streak, failing to scoop a top accolade for his radio show.