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Natalie Haynes Radio

Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics renewed to Series 10

Monday 10th July 2023

Natalie Haynes has confirmed her Radio 4 format Natalie Haynes Stands Up For The Classics will return for Series 9 in November, and that a tenth series will follow in 2024.

Brendan O'Carroll People

Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll has new TV show ideas

Sunday 9th July 2023

Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll has revealed he is developing two TV projects; a version of his 1990s play about a positive mental attitude course, and a documentary series following his family as they tour the country.

Stewart Lee People

Stewart Lee to re-write Macbeth for Royal Shakespeare Company

Sunday 9th July 2023

The Royal Shakespeare Company has announced that Stewart Lee will rewrite a contemporary version of the Porter scene in its upcoming production of Macbeth.

Duck And Frog TV

CBBC developing animated comedies

Tuesday 4th July 2023

The BBC is developing two comedy series after a search to find new ideas for animated children's series.

The Comedians' Choice Awards 2022. Rob Copland Online

Rob Copland publishes his award-winning show on YouTube

Monday 3rd July 2023

Rob Copland has published a recording of Mainstream Muck (Gimme Some of That), the comedy show he won the 2022 Comedians' Choice Awards with, on YouTube.

Sue Perkins People

Sue Perkins to host new Channel 4 game show

Wednesday 28th June 2023

Sue Perkins will host a new big-money game show on Channel 4 called Double Your Money.

Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena (Adjani Salmon). Credit: Big Deal Films TV

Dreaming Whilst Black series casting announced

Wednesday 28th June 2023

Dani Moseley, Demmy Ladipo, Rachel Adedeji and babirye bukilwa will join Adjani Salmon in the Dreaming Whilst Black series, with Isy Suttie and Peter Serafinowicz amongst the supporting cast.

Jonny & The Baptists. Image shows from L to R: Jonny Donahoe, Paddy Gervers Film

Jonny & The Baptists making film about happiness

Tuesday 27th June 2023

Jonny & The Baptists are making a film about happiness to accompany their 2024 live tour, part-documentary with songs and stand-up but also "serious dives into big topics". The duo successfully raised almost £14,000 to make the film through Kickstarter.

Outsiders. David Mitchell. Copyright: Renegade Pictures TV

Outsiders Series 3 contestants confirmed

Monday 26th June 2023

Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Laura Smyth will join David Mitchell for Series 3 of outdoor survival challenge show Outsiders, which is coming to Dave later this year.

Russell Kane Online

Russell Kane publishes The Essex Variant stand-up show online

Sunday 25th June 2023

Russell Kane has put a recording of his latest stand-up show on YouTube.

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