Frank backs Germany
'It's a controversial choice...'
27/06/2002 … Frank Skinner has invited the anger of England fans by saying he wants Germany to win the World Cup.
Thu 27 June 2002
Face value
Jimmy Carr to host E4 panel show
27/06/2002 … Jimmy Carr has been signed up to present a new E4 game show.
Wed 26 June 2002
Free Comedy Store tickets
26/06/2002 … We've got up to six free tickets to the Manchester Comedy Store for every Chortle reader this week.
Little wonder
Is this the smallest festival ever?
26/06/2002 … A Hertfordshire town is hosting what could be the world's smallest comedy festival.
Money to Byrne
Ed buys Prince guitar for £12,000
26/06/2002 … Ed Byrne has brought one of Prince's old guitars for £12,000.
Tue 25 June 2002
I'm away from The Office
Ricky's 'guilt' over first live show
25/06/2002 … Ricky Gevais says he feels guilty about his comedy success because he hasn't worked his way through the stand-up circuit.
Ab Fab's gay salute
New York Pride award for sitcom
25/06/2002 … The stars of Absolutely Fabulous are to be honoured during this week's gay pride celebrations in New York.
Mon 24 June 2002
Billy's gone soft
24/06/2002 … The best-selling biography of Billy Connolly is to be released in paperback next month.