Christmas party guide

02/10/2002 … Manchester  Jongleurs …

It's grim up north

Manchester disappoints Jongleurs

02/10/2002 … Jongleurs bosses have admitted they are disappointed with the performance of their Manchester site.

Mad for it

Manchester unveils festival line-up

02/10/2002 … Barry Cryer, Daniel Kitson (pictured) and Charlie Chuck are among the comics lined up for the Manchester Comedy Festival later this month.

A life of their own

'Clue' characters get their own show

02/10/2002 … Two characters from Radio 4's I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue have been given their own show.

Ricky announces live run

New stand-up dates in London

01/10/2002 … Ricky Gervais has announced a run of live dates in London.

Awards shortlist out

Barbara 'is better than The Office'

01/10/2002 … Nominations for the National TV Awards have been announced - with new comedies overlooked in favour of old stalwarts.

Office rules

Sitcom trounces rivals for ratings

01/10/2002 … Almost 5 million people watched The Office last night - more than any other programme in its time slot.

Aherne quits sitcom

Friends worry over walkout

01/10/2002 … Caroline Aherne has walked out on a new TV sitcom.