Ho ho ho
Comedies head BBC's festive line-up
25/11/2003 … Comedy programmes will form the backbone of this year's BBC1 Christmas line-up The final two-part episode of The Office will is the most eagerly-awaited new programme.
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Tue 25 November 2003
TV's colour balance needs fixing
Lenny Henry calls for more black execs
25/11/2003 … Lenny Henry has called for a "seismic shift" to place more black and Asian executives in the upper echelons of the British media.
Just 4 laughs
Radio Four unveils comic line-up
25/11/2003 … Radio 4 has announced its 2004 comedy line-up, featuring many stars of the stand-up circuit.
Bill to troll the UK
Bailey will hit the road next spring
25/11/2003 … Bill Bailey is to tour the UK next year on the back of his Never Mind The Buzzcocks fame.
Mon 24 November 2003
Brent's the Pitts
Could Brad star in The Office USA?
24/11/2003 … It seems a most unlikely casting choice for the awkward, inept and annoying David Brent - but Brad Pitt could be the star of the American remake of The Office.
Barschak jailed
24/11/2003 … Comedy Terrorist Aaron Barschak has been jailed for 28 days for hurling red paint over a Turner-nominated artist.
A barrel of laughs
24/11/2003 … Al Murray has today released his first live video - My Gaff, My Rules.
See You Next Tuesday
24/11/2003 … Father Ted Ardal O'Hanlon is currently making his West End debut in the comedy See You Next Tuesday - and we have five pairs of tickets to give away.