Uncoupling...
US network sidelines Brit import
15/10/2003 … The American remake of Coupling appears to be floundering after network chiefs pulled two episodes from their prime-time slots.
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Wed 15 October 2003
Phoenix rises fast
Kay's sitcom breaks DVD records
15/10/2003 … The second series of Phoenix Nights has become the fastest selling TV DVD of all time.
Tue 14 October 2003
Fret ye not...
Vision of Frankie comforted kidnap victim
14/10/2003 … Kidnapped estate agent Stephanie Slater has said she got through her gruesome ordeal - with help from visions of Frankie Howerd.
Mon 13 October 2003
In the Pink?
Martin tipped for Clouseau role
13/10/2003 … Steve Martin has been approached to take over Peter Sellers's role in a new Inspector Clouseau revival.
Avon calling for Jongleurs
13/10/2003 … Jongleurs has announced that it will be opening its Bristol venue on November 28.
I'm over the Goon...
Prince 'fed up' of praising Spike
13/10/2003 … Prince Charles has become so fed up with people asking him about Spike Milligan that he has refused to discuss the comic genius.
Coupling to return
13/10/2003 … Coupling is to return for a fourth series next year.
Sun 12 October 2003
Lost and found
Listeners unearth more BBC classics
12/10/2003 … The BBC is to broadcast classic radio comedies that it thought it had lost forever, thanks to listeners who handed in their home recordings.