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.
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Wed 18 December 2002
Syal quits sitcom
Last-minute move by 'too busy' star
18/12/2002 … Meera Syal has unexpectedly quit the BBC sitcom All About Me, blaming a busy schedule.
Stroke O'luck
18/12/2002 … Dara O'Briain has landed a radio show after impressing BBC bosses at a charity concert.
Tue 17 December 2002
Clive... is the wrong answer
Anderson 'will not replace Angus'
17/12/2002 … The makers of Have I Got News For You have rubbished reports that Stephen Fry and Clive Anderson are being lined up as possible presenters.
Mon 16 December 2002
Moore heads for Broadway
Stupid White Men to Great White Way
16/12/2002 … Michael Moore is planning to take his live stage show to Broadway.
Not very cunning, Tony
Baldrick star blasts TV comedy
16/12/2002 … Blackadder star Tony Robinson says he's turned his back on comedy - claiming there's nothing good around.
This is the face of culture
Phoenix Nights star's new honour
16/12/2002 … Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey has been given some consolation after losing out on the best newcomer gong at the British Comedy Awards at the weekend.
It's grim up north...
Kay says Southern audiences are best
16/12/2002 … Peter Kay has claimed Northern comedy audiences are tougher than Southern ones.