The sinking shrink
C4 relegates Frasier to graveyard slots
16/06/2003 … Channel 4 is to bury the remaining episodes of Frasier in their schedules because executives think it's not funny any more.
Mon 16 June 2003
In-tents humour
16/06/2003 … The line-up for the tenth Ealing Comedy Festival has been announced, featuring Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Al Murray (pictured) among others.
Oh dear, John
'Incoherent' Thomson disappoints fans
16/06/2003 … Cold Feet star John Thomson stunned fans by mumbling incoherently through his stand-up set and even repeating the same gags.
Expert in his field
Smith to host Glastonbury comedy show
16/06/2003 … Comedy highlights from the Glastonbury festival are to be broadcast on Radio 4.
David McSavage – Original Review
16/06/2003 … More kiddies' TV host than comedian, McSavage uses every trick in the book to get the audience on side well, everything except jokes.
Sun 15 June 2003
Absolutely Fabulous, Roger
15/06/2003 … Sir Roger Moore is to make a guest appearance in the next series of Absolutely Fabulous.
Sat 14 June 2003
Big Yin, CBE
Oddie, Briers and Dale also honoured
14/06/2003 … Billy Connolly has been made a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours.
Woman of the Times
Interview raises Mirza's US profile
14/06/2003 … Muslim stand-up Shazia Mirza has been given a huge profile in today's New York Times magazine.