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Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Julian (Simon Farnaby), Pat (Jim Howick), Captain (Ben Willbond), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Robin (Laurence Rickard), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Mary (Katy Wix), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Ghosts to get Australian adaptation

Monday 16th September 2024

A new version of Ghosts is to be made for the Network 10 channel in Australia.

Death Valley. Image shows left to right: John Chapel (Timothy Spall), Janie Mallowan (Gwyneth Keyworth)

Death Valley - the new BBC comedy drama - reveals cast

Wednesday 11th September 2024

Steffan Rhodri, Alexandria Riley and Melanie Walters are joining Timothy Spall and Gwyneth Keyworth in the regular cast of Death Valley, the new comedy drama coming to the BBC in 2025. Guest stars will include Kiell Smith-Bynoe, Sian Gibson, Patricia Hodge and Jim Howick.

The Fast Show Special. Paul Whitehouse. Credit: Down The Line Productions, Tyson Benton

Could The Fast Show get Ron Manager spin-off?

Thursday 29th August 2024

Could The Fast Show's Ron Manager be getting his own spin-off? Simon Day has revealed that he and Paul Whitehouse are writing something "about football".

Ludwig. Image shows left to right: DS Alice Finch (Izuka Hoyle), DI Russell Carter (Dipo Ola), John 'Ludwig' Taylor (David Mitchell), DCS Carol Shaw (Dorothy Atkinson), DC Simon Evans (Gerran Howell)

Cast pictures revealed for David Mitchell comedy drama Ludwig

Tuesday 13th August 2024

A series of images have been revealed for Ludwig, the new BBC One comedy drama series starring David Mitchell.

We Might Regret This. Image shows left to right: Jo (Elena Saurel), Freya (Kyla Harris)

BBC reveals We Might Regret This preview

Friday 9th August 2024

A trailer and first look image have been revealed for new disability-led BBC Two comedy We Might Regret This.

Everyone Else Burns. David Lewis (Simon Bird)

Everyone Else Burns Series 2 pictures released

Thursday 8th August 2024

Filming is complete on the second series of Everyone Else Burns. Channel 4 has released some fresh images of the cast in their roles, ahead of the episodes airing later this year.

Funny Woman. Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton)

Sky reveals Funny Woman Series 2 details

Tuesday 6th August 2024

The second series of Funny Woman will launch on Sky Max early in September.

Judi Love

Judi Love to host ITVX's live Edinburgh Fringe shows

Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Judi Love will host ITVX Presents: Live Comedy From The Edinburgh Fringe, four hour-long stand-up shows broadcast directly from the festival.

Image shows left to right: Seann Walsh, Fatiha El-Ghorri

Seann Walsh and Fatiha El-Ghorri join Silence Is Golden on U&Dave

Monday 22nd July 2024

Seann Walsh and Fatiha El-Ghorri have joined Katherine Ryan as team captains on U&Dave's new comedy game show Silence Is Golden, in which the audience try to win £250,000 by resisting 30 acts trying to make them laugh.

Blankety Blank. Terry Wogan

BBC Four to repeat classic Saturday Night TV, including Blankety Blank

Monday 15th July 2024

BBC Four is to broadcast a back catalogue of classic Saturday Night programmes during his summer's Olympics. The season will include episodes of Blankety Blank hosted by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson and Lily Savage.

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