Eddie's new challenge
'I'll play Middle East - in Arabic'
24/12/2003 … Eddie Izzard says he wants to perform in the Middle East - in Arabic.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 24 December 2003
Pay row hits Seinfeld DVD
Cast refuse to add extra features
24/12/2003 … The cast of Seinfeld have refused to co-operate with star Jerry over the release of a long-awaited DVD.
Tue 23 December 2003
Bet he felt a prick...
23/12/2003 … Dave Gorman has revealed the biggest surprise of his latest live show to millions of viewers.
Sorry, Lenny
Bruce is pardoned - 39 years late
23/12/2003 … Lenny Bruce has been officially pardoned of a 39-year-old obscenity conviction over his stand-up routine.
A good impression
Dead Ringers wins its best ratings
23/12/2003 … Dead Ringers has attracted its biggest ever audience as part of a successful BBC2 comedy line-up.
Mon 22 December 2003
Top Flight
Conchords triumph at Kiwi awards
22/12/2003 … Perrier nominees Flight of the Conchords have won two more comedy awards to add to their trophy cabinet.
Sun 21 December 2003
King Eric
Morecambe tops list of all-time greats
21/12/2003 … Eric Morecambe has been crowned king of comedy in a new poll of comedians, critics and industry experts.
French and Saunders, OBE
...but duo spurned Blair's honour
21/12/2003 … Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have been offered OBEs but turned them down.