Mind your bastard language
31/12/2002 … The BBC has been criticised for allowing the word 'bastard' to be aired in afternoon comedy programmes.
Tue 31 December 2002
Robocomics
Comedians voice new kids' show
31/12/2002 … Lenny Henry, Martin Clunes, Mel and Sue and Morwenna Banks have all lent their voices to a new BBC2 children's series, Little Robots.
Mon 30 December 2002
Del brought to book
Novel to chart Trotter's teen years
30/12/2002 … Only Fools and Horses creator John Sullivan is writing a novel based on Del Boy's early years.
Gervais: I won't tour
Ricky shies away from theatre gigs
30/12/2002 … Ricky Gervais has ruled out a national tour - because he doesn't think big theatres suit his style of comedy.
Sun 29 December 2002
Sitcom Idol
ITV puts live comedies to the vote
29/12/2002 … ITV is to air live sitcoms in a new Pop Idol-style show.
Thu 26 December 2002
Feud for thought
26/12/2002 … Professional wrestler Jerry "The King" Lawler has finally admitted that his feud with American comedian Andy Kaufman was all set up.