Golden girl
Unknown Scottish comic up for award
16/02/2005 … A Scottish comic unknown south of the border is up against some of the biggest names in comedy for a major international TV award.
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Wed 16 February 2005
Deals on wheels
16/02/2005 … BBC3 has commissioned a new sitcom about a wheelchair user and a homeless man.
Life of Bob
16/02/2005 … American comedy legend Bob Newhart is to write his first memoir.
Tue 15 February 2005
The other Spike
15/02/2005 … Previously unseen family footage of Spike Milligan is to feature in a new film about the comic’s life.
Don't call me 'totty'
15/02/2005 … Female stand-ups who dress as ‘proper women’ don’t get any respect, Jo Brand has claimed.
Mon 14 February 2005
Joey's 4m friends
14/02/2005 … Friends spin-off Joey has proved a ratings smash for Five.
Hicksville, UK
Rare Bill Hicks footage to be screened
14/02/2005 … Rare footage of US comedian Bill Hicks is to be screened in Britain as part of an event to mark the 11th anniversary of his death.
Sat 12 February 2005
Peter fills Albert
12/02/2005 … Peter Kay has sold out the Royal Albert Hall within hours of announcing a gig there.