Ellen quits stand-up
30/04/2004 … American comic Ellen Degeneres has given up touring.
2004 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 30 April 2004
Collapsing stars
Sketch show is ratings black hole
30/04/2004 … ITV's new sketch show has been a ratings flop, despite its star-studded line-up.
Office remake 'a flop'
30/04/2004 … The pilot American episode of The Office has been completed and at least one critic says it's a turkey.
Tough audience...
30/04/2004 … A female comic has enraged the leader of suspected Islamic terror group Ansar al-Islam.
60 Minutes of fame
30/04/2004 … Shazia Mirza is to be featured on America's top news magazine show 60 Minutes on Sunday.
Mock around the clock
30/04/2004 … For most comics, the first full-length Edinburgh show can be a challenge, with the demands writing a full hour entails.
Wed 28 April 2004
Divine comedy
Stand-up contest for Christians
28/04/2004 … Another new hunt has been launched for the best new comedians in Britain - but this time only Christians need aplly.
An act of Pod
Venue sparks 2004's first Fringe row
28/04/2004 … The three biggest comedy venues on the Edinburgh Fringe have slated a new venue for muscling in on the best talent.