Scotch on the rocks
29/07/2004 … Film-makers are planning a remake of the 1949 Ealing comedy Whisky Galore! Producers have launched a fundraising drive to find the £400,000 needed to start…
2004 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 29 July 2004
Wed 28 July 2004
A bronze Bob
28/07/2004 … A statue has been erected to veteran American comic Bob Newhart in Chicago.
It's homo Simpson
Cartoon favourite to come out the closet
28/07/2004 … One of the regular characters in The Simpsons is to surprise fans by revealing they are gay.
Tue 27 July 2004
Taking the peace
Mason rapped over anti-Muslim remarks
27/07/2004 … America’s largest radio station is facing a probe by watchdogs after Jackie Mason made anti-Islamic remarks.
Mon 26 July 2004
Thanks a billion
Montreal boasts vast TV audience
26/07/2004 … A billion people will see footage from this year’s Just For Laughs comedy festival, its president has claimed.
Join the heard
26/07/2004 … The BBC has launched its annual hunt for new stand-up stars; but this year it will be on radio rather than TV.
Sat 24 July 2004
Family favourites
24/07/2004 … The cast of Family Guy are to release a CD of songs inspired by the show.
Fri 23 July 2004
Sitcom's not dead
23/07/2004 … The traditional sitcom isn’t dead – but it is critically ill.