Izzard smashes records
Sexie tour a 98 per cent sell-out
24/10/2003 … Eddie Izzard's autumn tour is breaking box office records at some of Britain's biggest venues.
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Fri 24 October 2003
Tony Capstick dies
24/10/2003 … Veteran broadcaster, musician and comic Tony Capstick has died at the age of 59.
Where it all began...
24/10/2003 … Marion And Geoff creator Rob Brydon is to be reunited with his former collaborator Alan Thompson this weekend.
Thu 23 October 2003
Best bar none
Comedy venue wins pub accolade
23/10/2003 … A Liverpool comedy venue has been named entertainment pub of the year, beating more than 4,000 rivals.
Wed 22 October 2003
Angus's quiz show comeback
Deayton set to host new panel game
22/10/2003 … Angus Deayton is planning a new TV role, hosting a wry comedy quiz game.
Hill's last stand
22/10/2003 … The last show Benny Hill ever made is to be released on a new DVD and video.
Miles smaller
BBC seeks comic's little lookalikes
22/10/2003 … The BBC is looking for tots who look like stand-up comic Miles Jupp.
Funny by degrees
Elton honoured for services to comedy
22/10/2003 … Ben Elton has picked up an honorary degree for his services to comedy.