Now computers can write jokes
Hunt is on for UK's funniest gag
06/09/2001 … Scientists have created a computer program to write jokes as part of a search for Britain's funniest gag.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 06 September 2001
Victoria Wood's extra dates
06/09/2001 … Victoria Wood has added two more London dates to her current UK tour.
Brass Eye: The verdicts
06/09/2001 … Broadcasting watchdogs have criticised some aspects of the controversial Brass Eye satire about paedophilia Both the Broadcasting Standards Commission and the Independent…
Wed 05 September 2001
Hancock's crucial half hour
Turning point interview rescreened
05/09/2001 … The probing TV interview that proved a crucial turning point in Tony Hancock's life is to be screened again.
It's David Dad-diel
05/09/2001 … David Baddiel has become a father for the first time.
Tue 04 September 2001
Hooray for Holyrood?
Scottish political satire launched
04/09/2001 … The Scottish Parliament has spawned its first satire show.
Fun Factory
04/09/2001 … A new scheme has been launched to help people with good comedy ideas earn a daily wage while they are developed into TV shows.
New members wanted
Penis puppeteers hold auditions
04/09/2001 … The Puppetry Of The Penis team is on the look-out for shameless exhibitionists to join its full-frontal show.