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BBC unveils its comedy station
12/11/2002 … The BBC has revealed details of its latest digital radio network, with a heavy emphasis on comedy.
Latest News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Tue 12 November 2002
No offence?
Kumars upsets older Asian viewers
12/11/2002 … The Kumars at Number 42, Ali G and Banzai offend some of the racial groups they portray, according to new research.
Mon 11 November 2002
Superhuman effort
Cleese 'to write Superman comic'
11/11/2002 … John Cleese is reportedly writing a new Superman comic.
Kumars goes to pot
11/11/2002 … Cheech Marin, half of the Cheech and Chong double act known for their cult dope-smoking comedy movies, is to star in the American version of The Kumars at No.
Starr turn-off
Fury as Freddie lasts just 20mins
11/11/2002 … Hundreds of Freddie Starr fans were left fuming when he performed for just 20 minutes in his own show.
Sun 10 November 2002
Silence is golden
10/11/2002 … Mime act Men In Coats have announced a West End run.
Sat 09 November 2002
Write first time
09/11/2002 … Scottish stand-up Brian Hennigan will have his first Radio 4 play broadcast next week.
Thu 07 November 2002
Deayton's back
07/11/2002 … Angus Deayton is to make a new show for the BBC.