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The Scotts. Image shows from L to R: Henry Scott (Iain Connell), Vincent Scott (Robert Florence). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

BBC Scotland reveals new sitcom pilots

Tuesday 26th November 2019

BBC One Scotland has announced three sitcom pilots: The Scotts, Group and The Daly Grind. It's also been confirmed that Scot Squad will return for a sixth series.

Scot Squad. Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty)

Election interviews for Scot Squad

Sunday 24th November 2019

Jack Doherty will interview Scotland's political leaders ahead of the General Election, in the guise of his Scot Squad character, police Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.

Home. Image shows from L to R: Katy (Rebekah Staton), Sami (Youssef Kerkour), John (Oaklee Pendergast), Peter (Rufus Jones)

Ben Stiller to re-make Channel 4's Home for USA

Saturday 23rd November 2019

Home, the Channel 4 comedy by Rufus Jones about a Syrian refugee, is to be re-made for America's NBC by Ben Stiller.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster moves to Channel 4

Friday 22nd November 2019

Channel 4 is taking over the rights to broadcast Taskmaster. It has signed a six series deal to broadcast the hit comedy format, starting with Series 10 in late 2020.

Scarborough. Image shows from L to R: Mike (Jason Manford), Karen (Catherine Tyldesley). Copyright: BBC Studios

BBC One passes on Scarborough Series 2

Thursday 21st November 2019

Scarborough, the BBC One comedy series by Derren Litten, will not return for a second series.

Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows from L to R: Holly Willoughby, Leigh Francis

Shopping With Keith Lemon Series 2 confirmed

Thursday 21st November 2019

ITV2 has confirmed that Shopping With Keith Lemon is to return for a second series in 2020. The channel will also show an hour-long special this Christmas with guests including Holly Willoughby.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Comedies shortlisted for Broadcast Awards 2020

Thursday 21st November 2019

Derry Girls, Fleabag, Inside No. 9, Mum, Stath Lets Flats, This Time With Alan Partridge, Taskmaster, Horrible Histories and There She Goes are nominated in the Broadcast Awards 2020.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: Katherine Ryan, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rylan Clark-Neal

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night to return

Monday 18th November 2019

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night is to return for a fourth time. The 12th December live broadcast will be fronted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rylan Clark-Neal and Katherine Ryan.

52 Times Britain Was A Bellend

52 Times Britain Was A Bellend gets TV deal

Wednesday 13th November 2019

The light-hearted history book 52 Times Britain Was A Bellend looks set to be turned into a TV series, having been optioned by Live At The Apollo producers Open Mike Productions.

The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May set for comeback

Wednesday 13th November 2019

ITV is planning a new adaptation of comedy drama The Darling Buds Of May.

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