Guess Hugh's back
17/08/2002 … Hugh Laurie is to return to TV comedy after a ten-year absence.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sat 17 August 2002
Quote remarkable
Show uses bogus Chortle review on posters
17/08/2002 … A fringe show is being promoted with quotes from a Chortle review that does not exist.
Fri 16 August 2002
No laughing matter
Perrier judge attacks Fringe comedy
16/08/2002 … Perrier judge Fiona Sturges has slammed the state of comedy at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Thu 15 August 2002
Animated debate
Michael Moore plans cartoon satire
15/08/2002 … American satirist Michael Moore is planning an animated movie to coincide with the next US presidential election.
Perrier party to fizzle out?
Awards may become a formal bash
15/08/2002 … Next year's Perrier winner could be announced at a formal awards ceremony like the British Comedy Awards.
Jongeurs drops London plan
No expansion on rival's doorstep
15/08/2002 … Jongleurs has dropped its plans to open two comedy clubs in a landmark London location.
Tue 13 August 2002
The curse of comedy
13/08/2002 … Barry Cryer has bemoaned the amount of swearing in comedy.
Mon 12 August 2002
Wisty galore
Unheard Peter Cook tapes released
12/08/2002 … A new batch of previously unheard Peter Cook recordings are to be released on CD today.