Gervais: I won't tour
Ricky shies away from theatre gigs
30/12/2002 … Ricky Gervais has ruled out a national tour - because he doesn't think big theatres suit his style of comedy.
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Mon 30 December 2002
Sun 29 December 2002
Sitcom Idol
ITV puts live comedies to the vote
29/12/2002 … ITV is to air live sitcoms in a new Pop Idol-style show.
Thu 26 December 2002
Feud for thought
26/12/2002 … Professional wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler has finally admitted that his feud with American comedian Andy Kaufman was all set up.
Harpo's widow dies
Heart attack claims Susan Marx at 93
26/12/2002 … Harpo Marx's widow Susan has died at the age of 93.
Fools winners
16million watch Christmas special
26/12/2002 … Only Fools And Horses was again the most popular Christmas Day TV programme.
Tue 24 December 2002
Fry escapes driving ban
24/12/2002 … Stephen Fry has been allowed to keep his driving licence, despite being caught speeding at 99mph.