Brass Eye up for a Bafta
Nomination irks children's charity
20/03/2002 … The Brass Eye special on paedophilia has been nominated for two awards in the television Baftas, sparking a new bout of controversy.
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Wed 20 March 2002
Hugh Grant for PM
20/03/2002 … Hugh Grant is being lined up to play a fictional Prime Minister in a new comedy from Richard Curtis.
Johnny come lately
20/03/2002 … Johnny Vegas has been named best newcomer at the Royal Television Society awards for his role in Paul Whitehouse's Happiness.
Sun 17 March 2002
See gong show for free
17/03/2002 … The Comedy Store has recently revived its gong show, the ruthless show for which it first made its name.
Fri 15 March 2002
Quip Idol
15/03/2002 … ITV is hoping to cash in on the success of Pop Idol with a new talent hunt for comedians.
Coogan says 'burger off'
15/03/2002 … Steve Coogan has turned down a £1million deal to advertise McDonald's.
Thu 14 March 2002
Novice stakes
Another new act contest launched
14/03/2002 … Another new act competition for stand-up comics is seeking entrants.
Just like Hitler
14/03/2002 … Muslim stand-up, Shazia Mirza says she goes down well with German audiences - because she reminds them of Hitler.