
Nuff respect for Ali
Three Emmy nods for his US debut
18/07/2003 … Ali G has been nominated for three Emmy awards in the States.
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Three Emmy nods for his US debut
18/07/2003 … Ali G has been nominated for three Emmy awards in the States.
18/07/2003 … Stand-up James Campbell has been snapped up by Graham Norton's TV company to make a new comedy programme for children, So! Television has taken an option out on…
Comedy producers make millions
17/07/2003 … The founders of Hat Trick, Britian's biggest independent producers of TV comedy, are to become multimillionaires after selling half their stake in the company.
Comic cancels gig over Muslim fury
16/07/2003 … Comic Jeff Mirza has pulled out of a gig after upsetting fellow Muslims with his impression of hook-handed cleric Abu Hamza.
Blue Peter man turns to comedy
16/07/2003 … Former Blue Peter presenter Stuart Miles is taking part in a competition for new comics at the Edinburgh festival.
Comedy magicians get prime-time slot
15/07/2003 … Comedy magicians Danny Buckler and John Lenahan are to appear on a prime-time BBC1 show about the secrets of magic.
Jimmy lands slot on Leno's Tonight Show
15/07/2003 … Jimmy Carr is to boost his US profile with another appearance on the Tonight Show.
...and The Office is the top-seller. Fact
15/07/2003 … Comedy shows have proved a cash cow for the BBC, according to its annual report.
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