Mayall's a Cnut
Character name to cause a storm
11/10/2001 … First he was a B'stard, now he's a Cnut.
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Thu 11 October 2001
It is all over
11/10/2001 … Lee Hurst has reportedly snubbed a chance to return to the TV quiz They Think It's All Over.
Wed 10 October 2001
Gorman wows NY critics
10/10/2001 … Dave Gorman has been wowing the critics in New York.
Harry's £500,000 deal
10/10/2001 … Harry Hill has signed a deal with ITV worth a reported £500,000.
Tue 09 October 2001
The enemy within
Skinner's ITV rival recorded in BBC studios
09/10/2001 … Frank Skinner is to launch his assault on Michael Parkinson's chat show crown from WITHIN the BBC.
Save £5 on Perrier seats
Special deal for Chortle readers
09/10/2001 … The pick of Edinburgh comedy is to be showcased in London, in the short Perrier Pick of the Fringe season.
Mon 08 October 2001
Back on the decks
08/10/2001 … Ricky Gervais is going back to DJ at the radio station where he used to work.
Al's words of wisdom
Murray gives tips to would-be comics
08/10/2001 … Al Murray is to launch a new course aimed at teaching would-be stand-ups the tricks of the trade.