More Hitchhikers climb aboard
Ford Prefect and Trillian named
29/01/2004 … Hip hop star Mos Def has landed the role of Ford Prefect in the new Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy movie.
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Thu 29 January 2004
Soap star 'theatened Jim'
Davidson in trouble over dirty joke
29/01/2004 … EastEnders actor Steve McFadden has reportedly threatened Jim Davidson over a dirty joke he made about his girlfriend.
Bo selected
Broadcast award for Merrion's show
29/01/2004 … Bo Selecta has been named best comedy at the annual Broadcast awards.
J2Woe
29/01/2004 … Organisers of a new comedy competition have been slammed for stealing the name of a long-established comedy club.
Wed 28 January 2004
The Lab results are in...
C4 unveils its new showcase season
28/01/2004 … Channel 4 has unveiled the line-up for its next Comedy Lab season, including shows from Perrier-winner Demetri Martin, and former MTV host Russell Brand.
Rikki Fulton dies
28/01/2004 … Veteran Scottish comedian Rikki Fulton has died at the age of 79.
A Noble achievement
28/01/2004 … Ross Noble's stand-up show is to get a BBC airing.
Vegas ad rapped
Safety experts fear copycat deaths
28/01/2004 … Safety campaigners have criticised a TV advert showing Johnny Vegas.