Comic arrested at Wills party
'Terrorist' stormed Royal stage
22/06/2003 … 'Comedy Terrorist' Aaron Barschak has prompted a full-scale security alert after gatecrashing Prince William's 21st birthday party.
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Sun 22 June 2003
Sat 21 June 2003
Three's crowd
BBC names new comedy contenders
21/06/2003 … The 30 semi-finalists in the BBC3 New Comedy Awards for up-and-coming stand-ups have been announced.
Fri 20 June 2003
Sales slump at Jongleurs
Company reins in expansion plans
20/06/2003 … The owners of Jongleurs have slashed their expansion plans following a slump in sales over the past year.
Wed 18 June 2003
Little 'sacked' over outburst
Heckler put-downs prove too much
18/06/2003 … Mark Little has been 'sacked' after unleashing a fierce tirade against hecklers.
Large has heart op
18/06/2003 … Eddie Large is recovering after undergoing a heart transplant yesterday.
Specs appeal
Comedy exhibition seeks Eric's glasses
18/06/2003 … A new museum exhibition celebrating the comedy heritage of the north-west has launched a quest for a pair of Eric Morecambe's specs.
Belzer pulls out of Fringe
18/06/2003 … Acclaimed American stand-up Richard Belzer has pulled out of the Edinburgh fringe, citing movie commitments.
Tue 17 June 2003
Get ready for Eddie
Izzard announces UK tour dates
17/06/2003 … Eddie Izzard has announced the British tour dates of his 2003 tour, Sexie.