For Pete's sake...
C4 drama examines Pete and Dud
23/01/2004 … The volatile relationship between Peter Cook and Dudley Moore is to be made into a Channel 4 drama.
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Fri 23 January 2004
Kay's new beer ad
Comic stars opposite Humperdinck
23/01/2004 … Peter Kay's latest beer advert has been unveiled.
Thu 22 January 2004
Glasgow-ho-ho
City launches second comedy festival
22/01/2004 … The second Glasgow International Comedy Festival has officially been launched, boasting 35,000 tickets over 150 performances.
Belzer's sketchy film idea
22/01/2004 … Law & Order star Richard Belzer is returning to his comedy roots with a new sketch film.
A Mighty Wind-up
22/01/2004 … Stewart Lee has hit out at film distributors Warner Bros for twisting his words for their posters publicising A Mighty Wind.
Wed 21 January 2004
Brand's gag causes a stink
21/01/2004 … The BBC has apologised to the Albanian ambassador after Jo Brand offered to fart their national anthem.
Tue 20 January 2004
Drawn to good scripts...
Simpsons nab writing nominations
20/01/2004 … The Simpsons has picked up three awards nominations for the quality of its scripts.
Good in the Sack...
BBC2 ratings tumble after show pulled
20/01/2004 … The BBC's decision to pull the reality comedy show The Sack Race appears to have backfired.