2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 02 April 2003
Tue 01 April 2003
American hero
We stormed US, claims Ali G director
01/04/2003 … Ali G director Dan Mazer claims the show was a big hit in the US, despite reports of a critical mauling, He claims the UK press only picked up on the negative reviews…
Mother of invention
Izzard: 'Comedy is an affection substitute'
01/04/2003 … Eddie Izzard has said he started performing to win "substitute affection" after the death of his mother.
Mon 31 March 2003
Kathy gets 'Around'
31/03/2003 … Kathy Bates has joined the cast of Steve Coogan's first Hollywood movie, Around The World In 80 Days.
Fetch a sketch
31/03/2003 … A new competition has been launched to find the best in new sketch comedy.
Fresh Eire
BBC mulls new Irish sketch show
31/03/2003 … The BBC is considering a new sketch show featuring the best of Irish comedy talent.
Swiss roll of honour
Brits dominate Golden Rose shortlist
31/03/2003 … British comedy shows are to dominate this year's Golden Rose awards festival in Montreux.
Foster's ice
31/03/2003 … Comic Toby Foster is heading to the Falkland Islands to entertain the troops.