It's write funny
16/05/2002 … Books by Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle and Dave Gorman are vying for a comic writing prize.
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Thu 16 May 2002
Perrier judge wanted
16/05/2002 … Organisers of the Perrier award are seeking a Scottish comedy fan to join the judging panel.
Wed 15 May 2002
Jenny does Eurovision
Eclair replaces Christopher Price
15/05/2002 … Jenny Eclair is to replace Christopher Price in a BBC celebration of the Eurovision Song Contest.
Fringe revealed
15/05/2002 … Rich Hall, Jeff Green and Adam Hills have all announced details of their Edinburgh shows.
Tue 14 May 2002
Dodd fan's stalking rap
14/05/2002 … A Ken Dodd fan has appeared in court on charges of harassing the comic's partner.
Mon 13 May 2002
Hinge & Bracket star dies
13/05/2002 … Hinge and Bracket star Patrick Fyffe has died, aged 60.
Putting the NY in funny
Big Apple comedy fest launched
13/05/2002 … Bill Cosby, Carl Reiner, Steven Wright and Greg Proops will all play the 10th annual Toyota Comedy Festival in New York next month.