The Cosby no-show
07/02/2002 … Bill Cosby has cancelled a show in protest over black rights.
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Thu 07 February 2002
Four years without a laugh
07/02/2002 … Victoria Wood was a comic for four years before she got a single laugh "You can't be original and good when you're starting out unless you're a genius.
Wed 06 February 2002
Office named best comedy
06/02/2002 … The Office has been named best comedy in the South Bank Show's awards.
Jongleurs hit by Sept 11
But company still managed £10m profit
06/02/2002 … Jongleurs audiences fell noticeably after September 11, the company says in its new financial report released today.
Tue 05 February 2002
Festival in sleaze row
Kerfuffle over Montral funding
05/02/2002 … The Montreal Comedy Festival has become embroiled in a political row in Canada.
Mon 04 February 2002
Jupitus rising
Phill's brekkie show on Radio 6
04/02/2002 … Phill Jupitus is to host the breakfast show on the BBC's new national radio station - 6 Music.
Sykes honoured
04/02/2002 … Eric Sykes has been named Oldie of the Year.
Sun 03 February 2002
Another final date...
03/02/2002 … Victoria Wood has announced another date in her final tour.