Stereotypes are offensive
31/01/2003 … The use of outdated stereotypes has been condemned - by Stan Boardman.
2003 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 31 January 2003
Hmmm, emails...
'Homer' replies to fans' messages
31/01/2003 … Simpsons fans have sent hundreds of messages to an email address Homer used in a recent episode - and received replies.
Whiter than white?
Friends finally seeks ethnic actress
31/01/2003 … Friends bosses are making a rare demand for the next actress to join the hit sitcom she shouldn't be white.
Wed 29 January 2003
Promoted to the board
29/01/2003 … The makers of Monopoly are planning a version set in Slough to cash in on the success of The Office.
'Stand-up bored me'
Why Lee's happy off the circuit
29/01/2003 … Stewart Lee has admitted he used to get so bored with stand-up that he would deliberately disrupt his routine - just for the thrill getting it back on track.
Is it coz I is back?
29/01/2003 … Ali G is to return to Channel 4 later this year with a show filmed in the States.
Driving audiences away
Just 1.4m see Marion and Geoff
29/01/2003 … Marion And Geoff was trounced in the ratings by every other terrestrial TV programme last night.
Stand up for yourself
29/01/2003 … Out-of-work people in some of Scotland's most deprived areas are being groomed for jobs in comedy under a scheme to revitalise the area.