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 British Comedy Award nominations - TV & Radio - Virgin.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The nominations for this year's British Comedy Awards have finally been announced, and as ever there's plenty to whet your appetite.
Described as "The Oscars Of Comedy", the Awards honour the brightest new acts from the last year, as well as existing comedy talents.
Amongst the comedy characters he created on a show with Alan Thompson were a pair called Tony and Keith - the prototype who became taxi driver Keith Barrett in Marion and Geoff.
www.virgin.net /tvradio/features/britishcomedyawards.html   (1230 words)

  
 News archive 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Awards for our volunteers of the year Volunteers from all areas of the Marie Curie Cancer Care's work attended the ceremony at the London Stock Exchange.
Beneficiary at British Comedy Awards 2003 Marie Curie Cancer Care has been chosen as a beneficiary at the 14th annual British Comedy Awards 2003 which will be broadcast live on ITV1 on Wednesday December 10.
Half of British workforce worried by workplace smoking More than 12 million British workers are concerned about the risks of developing lung cancer due to passive smoking at work, a MORI survey estimates.
www.mariecurie.org.uk /aboutus/news/archive/newsarchive2003/index.htm   (739 words)

  
 CNN.com - Gorillaz triumph at MTV Awards - November 9, 2001
The awards were made at a glittering ceremony beamed on live television to 129 countries from Argentina to New Zealand.
The Best Pop award went to American Anastacia, who made it clear at a news conference after the event that nothing could stop her from travelling abroad.
The winners were picked by an 800-member "voting academy" consisting of key record executives in the music industry and MTV viewers from across the continent.
archives.cnn.com /2001/SHOWBIZ/Music/11/09/mtv.awards/index.html   (511 words)

  
 Awards
Little Britain was nominated for the comedy award at the South Bank Show awards ceremony 2004 on 23rd January (to be shown on ITV 1 on 25th January).
Little Britain was nominated for two BAFTA craft awards (in costume and makeup/hair design) and Lisa Cavalli-Green for won the award for Make up and hair design in the ceremony on 16th May 2004.
At the Loaded LAFTA 2005 award ceremony on the 4th October, David and Matt took the title for Funniest Double Act for the second year running, beating Peter Kay who was short-listed for his singing double act with Tony Christie.
www.davidwalliams.com /Awards.htm   (1801 words)

  
 The WIN Awards 2005 To Honor British Filmmaker, Gurinder Chadha
Established in 2003, The Chaplin Limelight Award spotlights emerging women directors, who bring a sense of innovation and originality, together with a standard of excellence, to their creative pursuits.
The Chaplin Limelight Award is a new edition to The WIN Awards, which were first produced in 1993 and presented to producer, Laura Ziksin, (Spider Man) and the Women In Film founder, Tichi Wilkerson.
The film makes the point that British Asian experiences are as diverse as those of any cultural or ethnic group, thereby emphasising the universality of those experiences, a point that is all the more powerful for being quietly made.
www.pressbox.co.uk /detailed/Arts/The_WIN_Awards_2005_To_Honor_British_Filmmaker_Gurinder_Chadha_29857.html   (814 words)

  
 Clio Awards - Press Releases
British director, Tony Kaye has been chosen to be the first recipient of the Clio Awards' Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Every year the Clio Awards honors creative production houses and directors for their excellent work, and this year we decided it was time to salute one individual who has made a unique contribution to the craft of commercial production," said Andrew Jaffe, executive director of the Clio Awards.
A long, evocative 3-minute film for Brazilian weekly, Epoca was awarded the Grand Clio for TV at the 42nd Annual Clio Awards this week in Miami's South Beach.
www.clioawards.com /press/index.cfm?year=2001&pressid=153   (552 words)

  
 Awards
The nominations for the 2003 British Academy Children's Film and Television Awards in association with the LEGO Company were announced on 27 October 2003.
The winners for the British Academy Children's Film and Television Awards in association with the LEGO Company will be announced at the ceremony on Sunday, 30 November 2003.
Awards at Bradford Animation Festival, now in their ninth year, celebrate the best new animation from around the world.
www.rippinggags.co.uk /awards.htm   (265 words)

  
 British Comedy Awards 2006
At the top of the show the four awards will be presented to a selection of the most deserving comedy candidates, on the ceremony’s main stage.
Wallace and Gromit in the Curse of the Were-Rabbit
Join ITV2 at The British Comedy Awards 2006 to celebrate and perhaps commiserate with some of the most loved comedians from the 2006 British comedy scene.
www.celebritiesworldwide.com /Award.cfm?Year=2006&ContentID=1089   (299 words)

  
 Honours and Awards
McKellen was honored with an Olivier Award for his performance as Max in the world premiere of Martin Sherman's riveting and ground-breaking play Bent.
After winning the London Critics' Award and the London Evening Standard Award for Iago in Trevor Nunn's Othello at the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1989, he produced and starred in the Royal National Theatre's world tour of Richard III, which had its 300th performance in Los Angeles, and won the SWET Award.
In 2006 he was awarded the Golden Bear at the Berlinale, and a Special Award from the Society of London Theatre for his achievements.
www.mckellen.com /awards/index.htm   (837 words)

  
 Audrey Hepburn Awards
A look at her Awards and nominations is all it takes to confirm Hepburn's talent as an actress.
She won the Academy Award for her first major role, in the 1953 romantic comedy "Roman Holiday" and in the same year, came the Antoinette Perry (Tony) Award, Broadway's highest honor, for her performance in "Ondine".
Audrey Hepburn is one of the very few people who have won the major awards in the show business (an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award).
www.audrey1.com /awards.html   (199 words)

  
 indielondon.co.uk - film - The British Independent Film Awards 2003, winners announced
STEPHEN Frears' critically-acclaimed drama, about the plight of illegal immigrants working in London, entitled Dirty Pretty Things, took four of the top awards at the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA), which were announced on Tuesday (November 4, 2003).
Other notable winners at the sixth annual awards included Olivia Williams, who was named best actress for The Heart Of Me, Harry Eden, who took best newcomer for Pure, and Richard Jobson, who won best debut director for his film, 16 Years of Alcohol, which has been selected to close this year's Raindance Film Festival.
The Richard Harris Award - a tribute to the late Irish actor, who died last year - was won by veteran star John Hurt, who said he was surprised and honoured.
www.indielondon.co.uk /film/brit_indie_film_awards03.html   (479 words)

  
 The British Comedy Awards 2003 (2003) (TV)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
They always have a good host, usually Jonathan Ross to add comedy of his/ her own.
With the help of clips we see who has been nominated for certain awards and then the special guest giver announces the winner.
There are awards such as Best Comedy Show, Comedy Writer, Best Comedy Actor and Actresses and many more.
imdb.com /title/tt0404832   (263 words)

  
 comedy cv - the UK's largest collection of comedians biogs and photos
If you are interested in booking any of the comedians that are featured on this website please email me at mullaney3@blueyonder.co.uk and I will be happy to pass on your enquiry.
His writing credits are also impressive and he was awarded 'The British Comedy Award' for 'Best New TV Comedy' for "That Peter Kay Thing" which he co-wrote with Peter Kay.
Demand for tickets was phenomenal prompting Dave to schedule a second leg in the Autumn of 2003 taking in a further 27 venues around the country.
www.comedycv.co.uk /davespikey/index.htm   (997 words)

  
 BBC America - Coupling About   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Winner of the prestigious Silver Rose of Montreux, Best TV Comedy Award, and recent winner at the 2003 British Comedy Awards, Coupling returns in an all-new season.
With a new guy on the scene, a baby on the way, commitment in the air, and love on the horizon, the dynamics of the six friends are definitely changing.
As the six ponder, pursue, and very occasionally actually practice sex, the upfront comedy reveals the workings of both the male and female psyche when it comes to the opposite gender.
www.bbcamerica.com /genre/comedy_games/coupling/coupling_about.jsp   (497 words)

  
 Beneficiary at British Comedy Awards 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Marie Curie Cancer Care has been chosen as a beneficiary at the 14th annual British Comedy Awards 2003 which will be broadcast live on ITV1 on Wednesday December 10.
Renowned as the funniest and most outrageous awards ceremony, the glittering evening will recognise the very best in comedy talent and will once again be hosted by Jonathon Ross.
Straight after the main awards ceremony viewers can switch over to ITV2 for continuing coverage in a special programme titled 'And The Fun Goes On' presented by Tara Palmer Tomkinson and Mark Durden Smith.
www.mariecurie.org.uk /aboutus/news/archive/newsarchive2003/beneficiaryatbritishcomedyawards2003.htm   (170 words)

  
 HBO Comedy Festival   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
NEW YORK, January 6, 2003 - The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival (USCAF) and HBO announced today more programming and talent highlights for the prestigious comedy Festival, again to be held in Aspen, Colorado, February 26 - March 2, 2003, for the ninth consecutive year.
The grainy, fl and white comedy about the boredom and dead-end life in the suburbs in his native New Jersey won awards at both Sundance and Cannes.
The USCAF is sponsored by HBO, HBO Comedy, Comedy Central, AOL, HBO Films, The Comedy Garden at Madison Square Garden, BBC America, Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, The California Film Commission and the American Film Institute.
www.hbocomedyfestival.com /press_room/press_releases/2003/2003-4.html   (1266 words)

  
 Just for Laughs Comedy Tour
Montreal, September 3, 2003 The 2003 Just For Laughs Comedy Tour hits the road this fall for a cross-Canada tour with some of the funniest acts ever presented at the world's largest and most prestigious comedy festival.
The Just For Laughs Comedy Tour returns for its fifth year, to take the country by storm, featuring this country's most respected and renowned comedic star, Rick Mercer, hosting a show that promises to delight audiences in 18 cities from St. John's, NFLD to Victoria, BC beginning on October 21, 2003.
In 2003, the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, which featured over 1900 shows and approximately 1000 performers, welcomed over 1.7 million visitors and was covered by more than 500 media representatives from around the world.
www.mitchfatel.com /press/jflrelease.html   (987 words)

  
 Comedy Award   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Canadian Comedy Awards Canadian Comedy Awards: To recognize and celebrate Canadian achievements in comedy at home and abroad.
Competition: Bbc New Comedy Awards The winner gets the opportunity to develop a comedy idea with the BBC, plus a cash prize that currently stands at £2,000.
Royal Portal - No Royal Jokes At Comedy Awards Comedians at the British Comedy Awards will be warned not to crack jokes about the royal family.Stars including host Jonathan Ross, Ant and Dec and Steve Coogan are to be ordered not to mention the current crisis involving Prince Charles.
www.entertainmentpicks.com /directory/comedy/comedy-award.html   (295 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/ratherbritish
Rather British Productions was formed in the fall of 2004 by Andrew Hoehler and Robbie Nicomini as 1+1=4 Productions.
Nicomini had to reduce his participation in the company and in the summer of 2005, the company's name was changed to Rather British Productions.
In Febuary of 2006, Rather British Productions produced another short film, Julius Caesar, which was met with good reviews.
www.myspace.com /ratherbritish   (155 words)

  
 Annual Islamophobia Awards 2003
She is on the advisory board of the Islamic Human Rights Commission and has recently been nominated for an award by Liberty for her human rights work.
All was proceeding well; children and youth from the British teams had won over 35 medals; everyone was enjoying the day.
The commission presents the awards as "an unparalleled night of fun and entertainment" which "takes a satirical look at the year's events".
www.inminds.co.uk /islamophobia-awards-2003.html   (4393 words)

  
 Lynn Redgrave Awards
In May 1997 she was selected for the American Express Tribute for Achievement in the Arts during the Helen Hayes Awards at the Kennedy Center.
In January 2003, she was given the "Career Achievement Award in Acting" at the Palm Springs International Film Festival.
In May 2003, she was presented with the "Golden Quill" Award for her contributions to Shakespeare's legacy.
www.redgrave.com /awards.htm   (514 words)

  
 British Comedy Awards 2003
David won the award for Best Newcomer in the British Comedy Awards 2003.
The awards were broadcast live on ITV1 on 10th December, with a special behind-the-scenes show directly afterwards on ITV 2.
David said on the day of the awards that it was really scary that they are transmitted live as you get to hear if you've won at the same time as everyone else.
www.davidwalliams.com /BritishComedyAwards2003.htm   (292 words)

  
 TV Land Awards 2003
TV Land bestows its first "Pop Culture" Award to Star Trek, which originally aired on NBC from September 8, 1966 until September 2, 1969.
Groundbreaking and controversial, All in the Family premiered on CBS January 12, 1971.
First awarded in 1999 to honor the one new show each season that will "stand the test of time" to become a classic on TV Land.
www.tvland.com /awards2003/awards03_discretionary.jhtml   (106 words)

  
 CBC.ca Arts - 'I, Claudia' earns two comedy awards
It was a double-barrelled win for Kristen Thomson at the Canadian Comedy Awards festival on Saturday.
The comedy awards moved to London from Toronto in 2003.
British police have discovered two more bodies as they hunt for a serial killer who preys on prostitutes.
www.cbc.ca /arts/story/2005/10/24/comedywin_050424.html   (1353 words)

  
 Best in British comedy honoured
Chat show host Jonathan Ross was among the big winners at the 14th annual British Comedy awards on Wednesday, finally taking home a gong after years of leaving the show empty-handed.
The comic joined a roster of UK celebs who came out on top, including best comedy actor Steve Coogan, best comedy actress Ronni Ancona and duo Ant and Dec, who scooped the favourite entertainment personality prize.
British TV favourites Coupling and Cold Feet won in the comedy and comedy-drama categories, respectively, while US hit Malcolm In The Middle snagged the best international trophy and Calendar Girls was chosen as best comedy film.
www.hellomagazine.com /celebrities/2003/12/11/comedyawards   (209 words)

  
 StarLots.com - The British Comedy Awards 2004 - Celebrity News
The British Comedy Awards is celebrating its 15th birthday with its most glitzy, spectacular show yet.
That's right, for one and a half decades the unruly, teenaged Comedy Awards has been delighting, shocking and generally reducing the nation to helpless mirth.
With the cream of British comedy talent combined with the unpredictability of live TV (combined with free booze on all of the tables), the results are bound to be messy - but very, very funny.
www.starlots.com /viewnews.asp?expand=217   (869 words)

  
 8th Annual BRITISH INDEPENDENT FILM AWARDS | News | British Independent Film Awards - BIFA
The rich diversity of British film making this year can clearly be seen in the results of the British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) announced tonight, where top honours are shared between director Fernando Meirelles’ sweeping tale of romance and politics, The Constant Gardener, and the claustrophobic horror of Neil Marshall’s The Descent.
The success in the awards of The Constant Gardener is a further triumph for UK producer Simon Channing Williams, whose Vera Drake dominated last year’s BIFAs, scooping six awards including the prestigious Best Film and Best Director trophies.
Hosting the 8th BIFA awards is James Nesbitt, with presenters including Hugh Dancy, Vanessa Redgrave, Kevin Macdonald, Ken Loach, John Simm, Amanda Donohoe, Helen McCrory, Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis and Joely Richardson.
www.bifa.org.uk /news_story.php?news=21   (348 words)

  
 Kosher Comedy: Funny Girlz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In 2003, The Sunday New York Times Magazine did a feature story on her, and in 2004 she was featured on 60 Minutes.
Luenell runs two weekly comedy shows in LA. She has kicked ass at Laugh-a-palooza, a comedy industry festival in Atlanta, has done a segment on ET Magazine as well as has been featured on Comic View on Black Entertainment Television (BET).
She is the creator, producer, and MC of a variety of annual comedy shows—Kung Pao Kosher Comedy (which just celebrated its bar/bat mitzvah); Funny Girlz; and The George Bush Going Away Party: An Evening of Political Humor.
www.koshercomedy.com /funnygirlz/comics.php   (1519 words)

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