Killed for comedy
Satirist's death sparks Ivory Coast riots
02/02/2003 … Rioters have taken to the streets of the Ivory Coast following the suspected murder of a comedian by a death squad loyal to the government.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 02 February 2003
Sat 01 February 2003
Heiling me, Heiling you
Coogan considered for Hitler role
01/02/2003 … Producers of a new drama about the life of Hitler wanted Steve Coogan to play the Nazi dictator.
Fri 31 January 2003
Whiter than white?
Friends finally seeks ethnic actress
31/01/2003 … Friends bosses are making a rare demand for the next actress to join the hit sitcom she shouldn't be white.
Stereotypes are offensive
31/01/2003 … The use of outdated stereotypes has been condemned - by Stan Boardman.
Hmmm, emails...
'Homer' replies to fans' messages
31/01/2003 … Simpsons fans have sent hundreds of messages to an email address Homer used in a recent episode - and received replies.
Wed 29 January 2003
See you in court, Tony
Thomas takes legal action against PM
29/01/2003 … Mark Thomas is to take Tony Blair to court should he declare war on Iraq.
Promoted to the board
29/01/2003 … The makers of Monopoly are planning a version set in Slough to cash in on the success of The Office.
Is it coz I is back?
29/01/2003 … Ali G is to return to Channel 4 later this year with a show filmed in the States.