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.
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Wed 26 June 2002
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.
Giving thanks for Spike
Tribute service to a comic genius
24/06/2002 … Showbiz stars have paid tribute to Spike Milligan in a moving and funny thanksgiving service.
Clary's big opening
Julian to tred West End boards
24/06/2002 … Julian Clary is to join the cast of Boy George's West End musical Taboo.