Theakston lands a sitcom
Jamie heads BBC1 comedy line-up
04/12/2003 … Jamie Theakston is to star in a new BBC1 sitcom The former kids TV presenter will appear opposite Amanda Holden in Mad About Alice, about a divorced couple.
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Thu 04 December 2003
Tue 02 December 2003
Little Britain, big success
Sketch show attracts 3.2m viewers
02/12/2003 … Little Britain has got off to a roaring start in the BBC2 ratings, attracting 3.
Fawlty towers above the rest
02/12/2003 … Fawlty Towers remains Britain's favourite TV show, according to the British Film Institute.
Sun 30 November 2003
Carrott's priced £139
Jasper's tickets don't come cheap
30/11/2003 … Jasper Carrott is to make a rare live appearance in London.
Sat 29 November 2003
Baddiel open to debate
David devises Radio 4 panel game
29/11/2003 … David Baddiel has devised a new Radio 4 panel game, to be recorded next month.
'Don't spoil the fun'
Gervais plea over lost Office scripts
29/11/2003 … Ricky Gervais has appealed for his lost scripts for The Office to be returned as a "Christmas present for the nation".
Street role? 'Ave it!
29/11/2003 … Peter Kay has landed a role in Coronation Street.