Oh happy Des
19/03/2003 … Des O'Connor is working on a new ITV series examining the work of America's biggest comedy stars.
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Wed 19 March 2003
Tue 18 March 2003
Eastern promise
18/03/2003 … The finalists in the Hackney Empire new act of the year competition have been announced.
A marathon gig
18/03/2003 … Comic Tobias Jug will attempt to set a new record for cracking jokes while running next month's London Marathon.
Have they got hosts for you
No one's taking Deayton's place
18/03/2003 … The BBC says it still hasn't found a regular presenter for the next series of Have I Got News For You.
Mon 17 March 2003
Swede surrender
Scandinavian comic blocks TV stunt
17/03/2003 … A comic set up by a hidden camera TV show has refused permission for the stunt to be aired.
Kumars head Bafta shortlist
Shamed Deayton also up for gong
17/03/2003 … The shortlists for this year's Bafta television awards have been announced, with The Kumars at Number 42 leading the field.
Taking the peace
17/03/2003 … Al Murray, Andre Vincent and Simon Munnery will all take part in a peace benefit next month.
Sun 16 March 2003
In League with the Doctor
Gents 'plan to regenerate Dr Who'
16/03/2003 … The League of Gentlemen are reportedly planning to bring Dr Who back to TV screens.