A wasted talent
Father Ted star branded 'stubborn and lazy'
11/05/2003 … Father Ted star Dermot Morgan was a stubborn, lazy control freak who squandered much his talent because he couldn't concentrate, a new documentary claims.
Sun 11 May 2003
Figure of hate
Manning named most despised comic
11/05/2003 … Bernard Manning has been named as Britain's most hated comedian.
Feel the benefit
Lee returns to stand-up for charity gig
11/05/2003 … Stewart Lee is to make a rare stand-up appearance at a benefit he is organising to aid disabled children.
Talent 'pool
Liverpool hosts comedy festival
11/05/2003 … Liverpool is to hold a second comedy festival, including shows by Peter Kay, Daniel Kitson and Les Dennis.
Fri 09 May 2003
Great Scott!
09/05/2003 … A blue plaque is to be unveiled outside the childhood home of Terry Scott later this month.
Calfing season
Coogan 'to revive early characters'
09/05/2003 … Steve Coogan is reportedly brining back Paul and Pauline Calf for a BBC series.
Check dis!
Ali G star signs with Hollywood agent
09/05/2003 … Ali G creator Sacha Baron Cohen has signed with a leading Hollywood agent, with high hopes of launching his movie career.
Lip-sticky moment
Julian loses his stage make-up
09/05/2003 … Julian Clary had his own sticky moment this week - after losing his vital make-up moments before going on stage.