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E4 delays broadcasts of Maxxx
Thursday 9th April 2020
Maxxx, O-T Fagbenle's new sitcom about a former boyband star, has been removed from the E4 schedules at short notice. It will be rescheduled later in the year.
Joel Dommett to broadcast ITV2 show from his home
Thursday 9th April 2020
ITV2 is to broadcast Home Alone With Joel Dommett, a show in which the comedian and his wife Hannah will present a "celebration of the uplifting, fun and ridiculous things Britain is getting up to as they pass the time".
Friday Night Dinner storms to record ratings
Tuesday 7th April 2020
Channel 4 sitcom Friday Night Dinner is continuing to attract huge audiences, with the first of the new series now All 4's most-watched ever comedy episode.
Russell Howard to present twice-weekly coronavirus show on Sky
Tuesday 7th April 2020
Russell Howard is launching a twice-weekly show on Sky One called Russell Howard's Home Time. He'll present the series from his childhood bedroom.
Comic Relief to return for BBC's coronavirus Big Night In show
Tuesday 7th April 2020
BBC One is to broadcast The Big Night In on Thursday 23rd April, a show in which Comic Relief and Children In Need team up for the first time to "offer some light relief and entertainment" in the face of the coronavirus crisis.
Susan Calman to host BBC Scotland series from her home
Friday 27th March 2020
BBC Scotland is to broadcast Socially Distant With Susan Calman, a topical six-part series which the comedian will present from her back garden.
Mash Report to be self-filmed from home
Tuesday 24th March 2020
The BBC has announced details of new and altered entertainment programming, including the next series of The Mash Report to be filmed at the stars' respective homes.
Kate & Koji: Over 5 million viewers watch new ITV sitcom
Thursday 19th March 2020
More than 5 million viewers tuned in to Kate & Koji, ITV's new studio audience sitcom starring Brenda Blethyn and Jimmy Akingbola.
Royal Television Society announces award winners
Tuesday 17th March 2020
The 2020 Royal Television Society Programme Awards have been announced, with London Hughes, Ncuti Gatwa and Saoirse-Monica Jackson all recognised for their talent.
Plebs to return to ITV2
Monday 16th March 2020
Plebs will return to ITV2, with filming in Bulgaria set to commence in May.