Osbourn takes new act title
Mathew crowned Channel 4 winner
22/08/2002 … Mathew Osbourn has won this year's So You Think You're Funny new act competition at the Edinburgh Fringe.
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Thu 22 August 2002
Comedy scene 'is sexist'
Industry weighted against women
22/08/2002 … The comedy world is still weighted against women, some of the industry's leading lights have claimed.
Stanhope is critics' choice
22/08/2002 … Controversial American stand-up Doug Stanhope has won a critics' award at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Wed 21 August 2002
Perrier shortlist announced
Nominees for comedy's top prize
21/08/2002 … This year's Perrier nominations have been announced.
Partridge back on TV
Comedies head BBC2's new schedule
21/08/2002 … Alan Partridge, The League of Gentlemen and The Office are all returning to TV in BBC2's autumn schedule.
Fabby Christmas
21/08/2002 … Absolutely Fabulous is reportedly returning for a one-off Christmas show.
Tue 20 August 2002
Open Mic king crowned
Ex-Footlighter Watson takes title
20/08/2002 … Mark Watson has won the Daily Telegraph Open Mic award for new stand-ups.
Angus keeps his job
...but he'll be under scrutiny
20/08/2002 … Angus Deayton has kept his job hosting Have I Got News For You - but BBC chiefs will be keeping a close eye on him.