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Transaction. Image shows left to right: Liv (Jordan Gray), Simon (Nick Frost) TV

Jordan Gray's sitcom Transaction begins filming

Friday 15th November 2024

Production is underway on Transaction, Jordan Gray's ITV sitcom set in a supermarket.

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer TV

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse return for Gone Christmas Fishing

Friday 15th November 2024

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse are returning for another episode of Gone Christmas Fishing on BBC Two, shot on the Lot river in Cahors in the south-west of France and featuring a currently under wraps "very special guest".

Queen Of The New Year. Image shows left to right: Greg Hemphill, Robert Florence TV

Greg Hemphill & Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year returns to BBC

Thursday 14th November 2024

Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's sketch show Queen Of The New Year is returning to BBC Scotland on 1st January for a fourth year running, as part of the corporation's festive programming. Other cast members include Florence's The Scotts co-stars Louise McCarthy and Barbara Rafferty, stand-up and actor Stephen Buchanan and Limmy's Show alumni Martin Quinn and Paul McCole.

Adam Kay Live

Adam Kay's Undoctored show becomes a medical drama

Thursday 14th November 2024

Adam Kay's stand-up show, Undoctored, about the comedian's six years as a junior doctor, took an ironic turn on Tuesday night, when his performance was interrupted by a shout of "medic!" for an ailing audience member.

Look Around You. Image shows from L to R: Pam Bachelor (Olivia Colman), Peter Packard (Peter Serafinowicz), Pealy Maghti (Josie D'Arby), Jack Morgan (Robert Popper). Copyright: Talkback Productions TV

Peter Serafinowicz teases more Look Around You as he joins Amandaland

Wednesday 13th November 2024

Peter Serafinowicz and Robert Popper have discussed reviving their breakout television series, Look Around You, Serafinowicz has revealed, as he joins the cast of the BBC's Motherland spin-off, Amandaland.

Joke Thieves. Image shows left to right: Rupert Aldridge, Will Mars Live

Joke Thieves becomes first Edinburgh Fringe 2025 show on sale

Wednesday 13th November 2024

Every year, the build-up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe seems to start earlier. Even though it's still more than 260 days away, tickets for the first 2025 show have just gone on sale.

The Road Trip. Image shows left to right: Dylan (Laurie Davidson), Addie (Emma Appleton). Credit: Paramount TV

The Road Trip first look & details announced

Tuesday 12th November 2024

First look photos and details have been revealed for Paramount+'s upcoming romantic comedy series, The Road Trip.

Josh Widdicombe People

Josh Widdicombe joins Strictly Christmas special

Monday 11th November 2024

Josh Widdicombe has been announced as the first competitor in this year's Christmas special of Strictly Come Dancing.

Rose D'Or TV

Rose d'Or 2024 nominees revealed

Monday 11th November 2024

Taskmaster, We Are Lady Parts and The Skewer are amongst this year's international Rose d'Or award nominations.

My Lady Jane. Jane Grey (Emily Bader) TV

My Lady Jane Series 2 petition passes 100,000 signatures

Monday 11th November 2024

A petition urging Amazon's Prime Video platform to reconsider its decision to axe comedy drama My Lady Jane has now gained over 100,000 supporters.

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