It's grim up north...
Kay says Southern audiences are best
16/12/2002 … Peter Kay has claimed Northern comedy audiences are tougher than Southern ones.
Mon 16 December 2002
States of the art
Lamarr hosts history of US stand-up
16/12/2002 … Mark Lamarr is to take an in-depth look at American comedy in a new BBC 2 series.
French and... no one
Dawn stars in solo West End play
16/12/2002 … Dawn French is to return to the West End stage next year in a one-woman play.
Sun 15 December 2002
Stone me!
15/12/2002 … Tony Hancock has been named the greatest comedian of all time.
Sat 14 December 2002
A great day at The Office
Gervais triumphs at Comedy Awards
14/12/2002 … Ricky Gervais and Peter Kay have both has triumphed in the British Comedy Awards, each winning two accolades.
Fri 13 December 2002
Get ready for Eddie
Signing session to plug new DVD
13/12/2002 … Record shop staff are preparing themselves for throngs of visitors on Monday when Eddie Izzard makes an in-store appearance.
'Bring back Angus'
Viewers want Deayton back on HIGNFY
13/12/2002 … Have I Got News For You fans have said the person they would most like to replace Angus Deayton - is Angus Deayton.
Magnificent 7
BBC comedy station launches Sunday
13/12/2002 … The BBC will launch its final digital radio station, BBC7, on Sunday promising more than seven hours of comedy a day.