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Mackenzie Crook's Worzel Gummidge begins filming
Thursday 6th June 2019
Filming is now under way on two new Worzel Gummidge adventures, from writer, actor and director Mackenzie Crook.
Blue plaque for 'Allo 'Allo! announced
Wednesday 5th June 2019
Sitcom 'Allo 'Allo! is to be honoured with a blue plaque at its primary filming location, alongside a surviving cast reunion, marking the show's 35th anniversary.
Matt Berry plans more Toast Of London
Wednesday 5th June 2019
Matt Berry has confirmed that he plans to write a new series of Toast Of London - but doesn't know when.
Gold orders new sitcom The Cockfields
Monday 3rd June 2019
Channel Gold has ordered The Cockfields, a new sitcom about a family on the Isle of Wight. It's written by Joe Wilkinson and David Earl and stars Wilkinson and Diane Morgan.
ITV orders Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow series
Thursday 30th May 2019
ITV has ordered Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow, a series in which five of the country's favourite gameshows are revived.
The Stand Up Sketch Show gets second series
Thursday 30th May 2019
ITV2 has ordered a second series of The Stand Up Sketch Show. It'll be broadcast in early 2020.
Don't Hate The Playaz Series 2 confirmed
Thursday 30th May 2019
ITV2 has ordered a second series of its high-energy panel show Don't Hate The Playaz. The series will be shown in the autumn.
The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk series ordered
Thursday 30th May 2019
BBC Two has ordered a series of The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk, the sitcom starring Spencer Jones.
ITV orders sport-themed comedy clip show
Tuesday 28th May 2019
ITV has commissioned Zone Of Champions, a new sports-themed comedy clip show, hosted in character by John Thomson and Jessica Knappett.
Gavin & Stacey to return
Tuesday 28th May 2019
Hit sitcom Gavin & Stacey is to return for a Christmas special.