Frank goes straight
Skinner makes a dramatic debut
11/10/2003 … Frank Skinner is to make his radio acting debut in a straight drama later this month.
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Sat 11 October 2003
Fri 10 October 2003
Stars come out for Roy
Huge benefit for Kinnear charity
10/10/2003 … Some of the biggest names in theatre and comedy are to take part in a major benefit gig in memory of Roy Kinnear.
Child's play
10/10/2003 … Graeme Garden is to host a new radio panel game described as "I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue meets Oprah".
Who, me?
Izzard denies Time Lord rumours
10/10/2003 … Eddie Izzard has denied the BBC approached him to be the new Doctor Who.
Thu 09 October 2003
Noble prize winner
Ross takes Loaded's comedy crown
09/10/2003 … Ross Noble has been named as best stand-up in new comedy awards set up by lads' mag Loaded.
Wed 08 October 2003
Fawlty's hotel saved
Council rejects plans to demolish Torquay landmark
08/10/2003 … Plans to demolish the hotel that inspired Fawlty Towers have been thrown out.
Tue 07 October 2003
Funny place, Liverpool
07/10/2003 … Liverpool has been named Britain's comedy capital.
Mon 06 October 2003
I'm no gag thief
Leary hits back over Hicks claims
06/10/2003 … Denis Leary has hit back at renewed claims that he stole material from Bill Hicks.