Gash for questions
Iannucci to front new C4 satire
17/04/2003 … Armando Iannucci is to front a new political comedy show on Channel 4.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 17 April 2003
Can you hack it?
Jongleurs launches new act hunt
17/04/2003 … The Jongleurs chain of comedy clubs has launched a talent hunt, offering a £1,000 first prize plus a professional contract with the company.
Wed 16 April 2003
A long-running gig
16/04/2003 … Paul Tonkinson completed his first London Marathon on Sunday, finishing the 26-mile course in 3hr 31min.
Triumph of Hope
Bob named citizen of the century
16/04/2003 … Bob Hope has been named Hollywood's citizen of the century in a star-studded bash to mark his 100th birthday.
Iranian invasion
16/04/2003 … Omid Djalili has landed a key role in a US sitcom.
Tue 15 April 2003
York gets a comedy festival
10,000 expected at week-long event
15/04/2003 … York is to stage its first comedy festival this June, featuring acts such as Omid Djalili, Lee Mack, Tommy Tiernan (pictured), and Boothby Graffoe.
Movie roles for Vic and Bob
Duo to star in Churchill spoof
15/04/2003 … Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are to star in a Hollywood movie.
Mon 14 April 2003
Morris plans C4 comeback
14/04/2003 … Chris Morris is set to return to Channel 4 next year, according to the Guardian.