Not like that!
10/06/2003 … Rival bids to erect a statue to Tommy Cooper have erupted into a belligerent war of words.
Tue 10 June 2003
McJongleurs
Club chain launches Edinburgh venue
10/06/2003 … Jongleurs has officially announced the opening of its new comedy club in Edinburgh - just in time for the Fringe.
Brucie's bonus
Forsyth lands Have I Got News... gig
10/06/2003 … Hasn't he done well! Bruce Forsyth is to present Have I Got News for You - eight years after being dumped by the BBC.
Auntie's Bloomer
10/06/2003 … Stand-up Adam Bloom has landed a six-part series for Radio 4.
Fri 06 June 2003
Chuckle Brother
06/06/2003 … A Big Brother-style TV show for comedians launches on prime-time American TV on Tuesday.
Reel funny...
Comedies make the most popular films
06/06/2003 … Comedies are officially the most popular films in the UK - attracting more than a quarter of all ticket sales.
Thu 05 June 2003
Le cheval qui rie
London club expand sinto France
05/06/2003 … The Laughing Horse chain of comedy clubs has expanded into France.
Clary axes tour dates
05/06/2003 … Julian Clary has pulled out of two planned shows in the Channel Islands in the face of dismal ticket sales.