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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud TV

Rubbish World Of Dave Spud Series 3 confirmed

Friday 20th January 2023

CITV has confirmed a third series of animated comedy series The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud.

Ruby Speaking. Image shows left to right: Donna (Nicky Goldie), Craig (Dan Hiscox), Cameron (Jamal Franklin), Tom (Joe Sims), Ruby (Jayde Adams), Mark (Sam Swainsbury), Ellie (Amy-Leigh Hickman), Melons (Kiera Lester), Vicki (Katherine Kelly). Credit: Yellow Door Productions TV

Katherine Kelly leads supporting cast in Jayde Adams sitcom

Friday 20th January 2023

The full cast for Jayde Adams's ITVX sitcom Ruby Speaking has been revealed, including Katherine Kelly and Sam Swainsbury.

The Ranganation. Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Romesh Ranganathan pilots BBC chat show

Wednesday 18th January 2023

Romesh Ranganathan is developing a chat show for the BBC featuring interviews, music, games and his mum Shanthi.

Stuart Laws Live

Stuart Laws to launch Comedians Beer Mat Flipping Championship

Tuesday 17th January 2023

A new comedy contest is set to be launched in 2023... Stuart Laws is organising the Comedians Beer Mat Flipping Championship.

Adam Hills People

Adam Hills opens London restaurant with former Nobu head chef

Friday 13th January 2023

Adam Hills is opening a restaurant in London with ex-Nobu head chef Scott Hallsworth. Freak Scene will offer diners "a whistle stop tour of Asia".

The Stand Up Sketch Show. Travis Jay TV

Stand Up Sketch Show Series 5 line-up revealed

Tuesday 10th January 2023

Details of the comedians filming stand-up sets for the fifth series of The Stand Up Sketch Show have been revealed

Parenting Hell. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe Film

Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett play Greek gods in new movie

Friday 6th January 2023

Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett voice the pantheon of Greek gods in an animated film hitting cinemas next month.

Comedy Central Live. Image shows left to right: Eshaan Akbar, Kyrah Gray, Alasdair Beckett-King, Kemah Bob, Axel Blake, Evelyn Mok, Pierre Novellie, Harriet Dyer, Kelly Convey Online

Comedy Central Live Series 2 line-up revealed

Thursday 5th January 2023

Comedy Central Live, the online stand-up series, is to return for a second series from Monday 9th January. The list of 40 comedians involved has now been revealed.

Chris McCausland Radio

Chris McCausland's Radio 4 show You Heard It Here First to return

Tuesday 3rd January 2023

You Heard It Here First, the Radio 4 panel show hosted by Chris McCausland, is to return for a series, following the success of the pilot.

Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Taskmaster Education launches

Tuesday 3rd January 2023

Taskmaster is set to launch a series of challenges for school children via a dedicated website.

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