Job prospects? Slim
Whoopi loses ad deal over Bush gags
15/07/2004 … Whoopi Goldberg has been dropped from a Slim-Fast advertising campaign after making jokes at George Bush’s expense.
2004 News
All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Thu 15 July 2004
Wed 14 July 2004
An early bath
Comic's cross-channel bid fails
14/07/2004 … Comedian Tim FitzHigham's attempt to cross the Channel in a copper bathtub has ended in defeat.
Tue 13 July 2004
Pride of Lyons
13/07/2004 … Former Survivor contestant Zoe Lyons has won this year’s Funny Women hunt for new comedy talent.
Barschak arrested... again
Comedy Terrorist held at Spider-Man premiere
13/07/2004 … Self-proclaimed Comedy Terrorist Aaron Barschak was arrested for disorderly conduct at the Spider-Man 2 premiere last night.
Mon 12 July 2004
King Stupid
Brigstocke to front kids' comedy show
12/07/2004 … Marcus Brigstocke is to star in a new children’s sketch show – as King Stupid.
It's Jimmy Care
Carr to the rescue after venue goes bust
12/07/2004 … His image may be that of the heartless and arrogant quizmaster of shows like Distraction, but Jimmy Carr has saved hundreds of fans from losing their money after…
Enough Pleasantries...
Fringe figure retires after 21 years
12/07/2004 … With his Panama hat and faithful labrador Brooke, Christopher Richardson is one of the most instantly recognisable face on the Edinburgh Fringe.
Sun 11 July 2004
Mine's a large one!
Al Murray to play his biggest gig yet
11/07/2004 … Pub Landlord Al Murray has announced a date at London’s Hammersmith Apollo – his biggest gig yet.