Triumph of Hope
Bob named citizen of the century
16/04/2003 … Bob Hope has been named Hollywood's citizen of the century in a star-studded bash to mark his 100th birthday.
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Wed 16 April 2003
A long-running gig
16/04/2003 … Paul Tonkinson completed his first London Marathon on Sunday, finishing the 26-mile course in 3hr 31min.
Tue 15 April 2003
Movie roles for Vic and Bob
Duo to star in Churchill spoof
15/04/2003 … Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are to star in a Hollywood movie.
York gets a comedy festival
10,000 expected at week-long event
15/04/2003 … York is to stage its first comedy festival this June, featuring acts such as Omid Djalili, Lee Mack, Tommy Tiernan (pictured), and Boothby Graffoe.
Mon 14 April 2003
In your face, Angus!
14/04/2003 … Paul Merton has triumphed at the Baftas, beating Angus Deayton to a prize just days after revealing the animosity between them.
Winning the Raw
14/04/2003 … The Melbourne Comedy Festival's new act hunt has named two winners for the first time in its history.
Morris plans C4 comeback
14/04/2003 … Chris Morris is set to return to Channel 4 next year, according to the Guardian.
Sat 12 April 2003
Blair takes Simpsons role
12/04/2003 … Tony Blair is to appear in The Simpsons.