Sit happens
05/08/2004 … American sitcoms are to get a new outlet in Britain, with the launch of a UK channel from the ABC network.
2004 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 05 August 2004
Stage Goon
Spike's life is turned into a play
05/08/2004 … Spike Milligan's battle with depression as he struggled with a punishing schedule of writing Goon Show scripts is to be made into a stage show.
Sit happens
05/08/2004 … American sitcoms are to get a new outlet in Britain, with the launch of a UK channel from the ABC network.
Kay's ratings bonanza
05/08/2004 … Almost seven million people watched Peter Kay’s stand-up show on Channel 4 last night.
Jim vs Jimmy
Row as Davidson nick-nicks Carr's gag
05/08/2004 … Jimmy Carr has taken legal advice after Jim Davidson apparently stole one of his jokes.
Wed 04 August 2004
Jongleurs 'rife for takeover'
City speculation about owners' future
04/08/2004 … The Jongleurs chain of comedy clubs could be a takeover target, City experts have speculated.
Simpsons on the slide
04/08/2004 … One of the stars of The Simpsons has complained that the show is on the slide.
Ed TV
Paramount to air post-Fringe tour
04/08/2004 … This autumn’s Edinburgh And Beyond stand-up tour is to be televised on the Paramount Comedy Channel.