The sinking shrink
C4 relegates Frasier to graveyard slots
16/06/2003 … Channel 4 is to bury the remaining episodes of Frasier in their schedules because executives think it's not funny any more.
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Mon 16 June 2003
In-tents humour
16/06/2003 … The line-up for the tenth Ealing Comedy Festival has been announced, featuring Bill Bailey, Rob Brydon and Al Murray (pictured) among others.
Oh dear, John
'Incoherent' Thomson disappoints fans
16/06/2003 … Cold Feet star John Thomson stunned fans by mumbling incoherently through his stand-up set and even repeating the same gags.
Expert in his field
Smith to host Glastonbury comedy show
16/06/2003 … Comedy highlights from the Glastonbury festival are to be broadcast on Radio 4.
Sun 15 June 2003
Absolutely Fabulous, Roger
15/06/2003 … Sir Roger Moore is to make a guest appearance in the next series of Absolutely Fabulous.
Sat 14 June 2003
Big Yin, CBE
Oddie, Briers and Dale also honoured
14/06/2003 … Billy Connolly has been made a CBE in the Queen's birthday honours.
Woman of the Times
Interview raises Mirza's US profile
14/06/2003 … Muslim stand-up Shazia Mirza has been given a huge profile in today's New York Times magazine.
Fri 13 June 2003
Fishing for laughs
Hall and Wilmot angle for BBC4 show
13/06/2003 … Rich Hall and Mike Wilmot are to make a new fishing show for BBC4.