Dearest Friends...
Sitcom to return, for £10m a show
22/12/2002 … The stars of Friends have been persuaded to return for another series, under the most expensive deal in television history America's NBC network has agreed to pay…
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All the latest news about comedy and comedians: stand-up, TV sitcoms and sketch shows, comedy movies, etc…
Sun 22 December 2002
Wisdom health scare
Comic in hospital with breathing problems
22/12/2002 … Norman Wisdom has been admitted to hospital with breathing problems.
Fri 20 December 2002
Billy zaps Harry Potter
Biography tops 2002 bestseller list
20/12/2002 … Pamela Stephenson's biography of her husband Billy Connolly has been revealed as the best-selling book of 2002.
Golden opportunities
20/12/2002 … The man behind Seinfeld has been nominated for two Golden Globes for his follow-up show.
Kay vs Gervais - again
Comedies vie for Broadcast award
20/12/2002 … The Office and Phoenix Nights will again go head-to-head in a TV awards contest.
Thu 19 December 2002
On the ropes
19/12/2002 … Ricky Gervais's celebrity boxing bout has landed the BBC in trouble with the sport's governing body.
Wed 18 December 2002
Dear Jackie...
18/12/2002 … Jackie Mason is to return to Britain next year, with the most expensive stand-up show ever.
Barry to salute top comics
Cryer hosts 2003 Chortle awards
18/12/2002 … Barry Cryer is to host next year's Chortle awards, honouring the best in live comedy.