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May 2004 News

All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…

Sun 30 May 2004

Spike's will feud ends | Children drop claim to his house

Spike's will feud ends

Children drop claim to his house

30/05/2004 … Spike Millgan’s family have reportedly ended their feud over his estate, with his children dropping any claim to his home.

Fri 28 May 2004

Sibling ribaldry | Wayans brothers to make stand-up movie

Sibling ribaldry

Wayans brothers to make stand-up movie

28/05/2004 … Two of the Wayans brothers are to make a comedy movie set in the world of stand-up.

Thu 27 May 2004

Vic makes Ramsay crack | Chef explodes over eggs request

Vic makes Ramsay crack

Chef explodes over eggs request

27/05/2004 … Gordon Ramsay has exploded with rage at Vic Reeves, branding him a ‘fucking twat’.

Comic 'not anti-Semitic' | French star cleared in court

Comic 'not anti-Semitic'

French star cleared in court

27/05/2004 … A comedian who gave the Nazi salute while dressed as an Orthodox Jew on a TV has been cleared of anti-Semitism.

Wed 26 May 2004

Kim says no to Sex | Movie plans dropped

Kim says no to Sex

Movie plans dropped

26/05/2004 … Plans for a movie version of Sex And The City have been dropped after star Kim Cattrall pulled out.

Driving a hard bargain | Brydon's six-figure book deal

Driving a hard bargain

Brydon's six-figure book deal

26/05/2004 … Rob Brydon has landed a six-figure book deal involving his lovelorn chauffeur Keith Barret.

Fringe 'shuns regional talent' | Comic slams venues and promoters

Fringe 'shuns regional talent'

Comic slams venues and promoters

26/05/2004 … A Manchester comic has blasted Edinburgh Fringe producers for shunning talent that doesn’t come from London.

Tue 25 May 2004

Be a Perrier judge | Comedy fans wanted

Be a Perrier judge

Comedy fans wanted

25/05/2004 … Perrier has launched its hunt for three punters to help judge the most coveted prize in comedy.