'15' goes into 2
Sean Lock's sitcom gets BBC transfer
03/02/2003 … Sean Lock's comedy 15 Storeys High is transferring to BBC2.
Mon 03 February 2003
Sun 02 February 2003
Killed for comedy
Satirist's death sparks Ivory Coast riots
02/02/2003 … Rioters have taken to the streets of the Ivory Coast following the suspected murder of a comedian by a death squad loyal to the government.
The fast show
Sketch group claims record rise
02/02/2003 … Sketch group The Consultants are claiming the record for the fastest rise from obscurity to national radio.
Magic moments
Office wins yet another honour
02/02/2003 … David Brent's assessment of one of his employees in The Office has been named the funniest scene on TV last year.
Sat 01 February 2003
Heiling me, Heiling you
Coogan considered for Hitler role
01/02/2003 … Producers of a new drama about the life of Hitler wanted Steve Coogan to play the Nazi dictator.
Ian Moffit – Original Review
01/02/2003 … Newcomer Moffat needs to put a lot more punch behind his observations to become a comedian rather that a bloke who just talks about stuff.
Dalton Trumbo's Reluctant Cabaret – Original Review
01/02/2003 … Don't be seduced by the brilliant name, this musical double act aren't nearly as interesting as they sound.
David Bloom – Original Review
01/02/2003 … A relative newcomer, Bloom has yet to find an individual voice, although there is much to like about his current material.