
Premier derision
31/05/2002 … Robert Bathurst is set to play the prime minister in a new comedy series by Ian Hislop (pictured).
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
31/05/2002 … Robert Bathurst is set to play the prime minister in a new comedy series by Ian Hislop (pictured).
Djalili scoops best comic title
31/05/2002 … Omid Djalili has been named best comedian at an awards ceremony honouring the best ethnic talent.
Free comedy gigs... at car dealers
31/05/2002 … Some of the most familiar names on the comedy circuit are to perform a free gig - at a Croydon car showroom.
Film Council invests in comedy
31/05/2002 … Three British comedy films are to be developed thanks to a grant from The Film Council.
TV search for young comic talent
31/05/2002 … Nickelodeon is to launch a hunt for teenage comedy talent.
31/05/2002 … The Glasgow Comedy Festival has been cancelled.
30/05/2002 … Linda Smith has been named wittiest living person - beating Stephen Fry to the title.
30/05/2002 … The League of Gentlemen could be starring in the long-running West End show Art.
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