Writing wrongs
Spikey complains over book 'libel'
30/01/2004 … Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey is demanding an apology after a new book wrongly criticised him for a routine he has never performed.
2004 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Fri 30 January 2004
Worth his Zalt
30/01/2004 … Andy Zaltzman has won an award for best stand-up.
Treble tops
Awards for Morris, Amos and Smith
30/01/2004 … Julia Morris, Stephen K Amos and Will Smith have won this year's Time Out comedy awards.
Thu 29 January 2004
Soap star 'theatened Jim'
Davidson in trouble over dirty joke
29/01/2004 … EastEnders actor Steve McFadden has reportedly threatened Jim Davidson over a dirty joke he made about his girlfriend.
More Hitchhikers climb aboard
Ford Prefect and Trillian named
29/01/2004 … Hip hop star Mos Def has landed the role of Ford Prefect in the new Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy movie.
Ali G conman escapes jail
29/01/2004 … A conman who convinced a Welsh town that Ali G would attend their carnival fined £500.
Office reorganisation
All the names change for US version
29/01/2004 … Further details have emerged of the American cast of The Office.
Bo selected
Broadcast award for Merrion's show
29/01/2004 … Bo Selecta has been named best comedy at the annual Broadcast awards.