Comedy code

Hunt on for funny new web ideas

18/04/2002 … Channel 4 is giving aspiring comedy writers the chance to have their ideas made into a website.

Banzai sold to Japan

Will it work? Place bet NOW!!!!!

18/04/2002 … Banzai, the show that parodies Japanese TV, has been sold - to Japan.

Send in the clones

Skinner to host impressions show

17/04/2002 … Frank Skinner is to host a new TV show featuring amateur impersonations.

Golden couple

Honour for French & Saunders

17/04/2002 … Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are to become the first women to receive an honorary Golden Rose at the Montreux Television Festival.

Starry night

Big fundraiser to close festival

17/04/2002 … Jo Brand is to headline a star-studded charity gala to bring the London Comedy Festival to a close.

Making a bad impression

McGowan berates today's comedy

17/04/2002 … Alistair McGowan has laid into modern comedy, saying it's either too silly or too aggressive.

A funny old city

London Comedy Festival launched

17/04/2002 … The London Comedy Festival has officially unveiled its programme - with 265 events under its banner.

Stand-up documentary ready

16/04/2002 … Jerry Seinfeld has completed a behind-the-scenes documentary about his stand-up show.