A life of their own
'Clue' characters get their own show
02/10/2002 … Two characters from Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue have been given their own show.
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Wed 02 October 2002
Tue 01 October 2002
Ricky announces live run
01/10/2002 … Ricky Gervais has announced a run of live dates in London.
Awards shortlist out
Barbara 'is better than The Office'
01/10/2002 … Nominations for the National TV Awards have been announced - with new comedies overlooked in favour of old stalwarts.
Office rules
Sitcom trounces rivals for ratings
01/10/2002 … Almost 5 million people watched The Office last night - more than any other programme in its time slot.
Aherne quits sitcom
01/10/2002 … Caroline Aherne has walked out on a new TV sitcom.
Ricky announces live run
01/10/2002 … Ricky Gervais has announced a run of live dates in London.
Mon 30 September 2002
Open Mic closed
Talent hunt hit by sponsor problems
30/09/2002 … One of the biggest nationwide searches for new stand-up comics will not go ahead this year because of difficulties finding a sponsor.
The unknown stunt man
30/09/2002 … An up-and-coming comic has landed a batch of TV work - after a chance encounter at a dinner party.