Mother of invention
Izzard: 'Comedy is an affection substitute'
01/04/2003 … Eddie Izzard has said he started performing to win "substitute affection" after the death of his mother.
Tue 01 April 2003
American hero
We stormed US, claims Ali G director
01/04/2003 … Ali G director Dan Mazer claims the show was a big hit in the US, despite reports of a critical mauling, He claims the UK press only picked up on the negative reviews…
Greg Burns – Original Review
01/04/2003 … An assured, affable performer with some top-notch routines, cheeky Burns is a solid addition to any comedy bill.
Frankie Boyle – Original Review
01/04/2003 … It would be a brave heckler who tackled this lively Glaswegian, whose in-your-face manner and playfully savage wit make him a formidable force.
Mon 31 March 2003
Kyle be back
South Park to continue to 2005
31/03/2003 … The creators of South Park have signed up a two-year deal to keep their show on the air until 2005.
Foster's ice
31/03/2003 … Comic Toby Foster is heading to the Falkland Islands to entertain the troops.
Swiss roll of honour
Brits dominate Golden Rose shortlist
31/03/2003 … British comedy shows are to dominate this year's Golden Rose awards festival in Montreux.
Fresh Eire
BBC mulls new Irish sketch show
31/03/2003 … The BBC is considering a new sketch show featuring the best of Irish comedy talent.