Madonna's sitcom debut
20/01/2003 … Madonna is to make her first guest appearance in a sitcom.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Mon 20 January 2003
Smokin'!
Review: Gutted! A Benefit For The Gilded Balloon
20/01/2003 … You know you've witnessed a good show when Eddie Izzard turns out to be one of the weaker acts.
The Office smashes records
Million copies sold on DVD and video
20/01/2003 … The Office set new records for DVD and video sales in the run-up to Christmas.
Fri 17 January 2003
A Fringe is on top
975,000 tickets sold last year
17/01/2003 … Almost 1 million tickets were sold at last year's Edinburgh Fringe, it was revealed today.
Hmmm... more Simpsons
17/01/2003 … The Simpsons has been secured for two more years following a new deal struck in the US.
Thu 16 January 2003
Brooks pens his memoirs
'I'm the funniest writer I know...'
16/01/2003 … Mel Brooks is writing his memoirs.
Lasting laughs
Liverpool club seeks permanent home
16/01/2003 … Liverpool's most established comedy club is on the lookout for a purpose-built venue.
Win Happiness
16/01/2003 … The first series of Happiness is out on video and DVD on Monday - and we have four copies to give away.