
Aherne quits sitcom
01/10/2002 … Caroline Aherne has walked out on a new TV sitcom.
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01/10/2002 … Caroline Aherne has walked out on a new TV sitcom.
01/10/2002 … Ricky Gervais has announced a run of live dates in London.
Talent hunt hit by sponsor problems
30/09/2002 … One of the biggest nationwide searches for new stand-up comics will not go ahead this year because of difficulties finding a sponsor.
30/09/2002 … An up-and-coming comic has landed a batch of TV work - after a chance encounter at a dinner party.
BBC7 to have 7hrs of comedy a day
30/09/2002 … The BBC's new digital radio station is promising seven hours of comedy a day.
Plaque unveiled to Carry On star
29/09/2002 … Barbara Windsor has unveiled a plaque to her Carry On co-star Joan Sims.
28/09/2002 … The League of Gentlemen have berated the BBC for not publicising their show more - and say it deserves a prime-time BBC1 slot.
28/09/2002 … Jimmy Carr has been added to the bill of the Peter Cook tribute tomorrow.
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