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Dave Gorman to present new series on Dave
Tuesday 11th June 2019
Dave Gorman is to return to channel Dave with a new series titled Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply.
Gold orders Dial M For Middlesbrough
Tuesday 11th June 2019
Gold has ordered another murder-mystery special, to follow on from Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne.
Dave orders sitcom starring Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont
Tuesday 11th June 2019
Husband and wife Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont will star in Meet The Richardsons, a new Dave sitcom fictionalised from their real life.
BBC orders three more series of Not Going Out
Friday 7th June 2019
Lee Mack has revealed that the BBC has ordered three more series of his sitcom Not Going Out. The recommission makes the show one of British TV's longest-running sitcoms.
Channel 4 orders topical Judge Rinder series
Thursday 6th June 2019
Channel 4 has ordered a four-part topical comedy series hosted by 'Judge' Robert Rinder.
E4 orders bluffing series Pants On Fire
Thursday 6th June 2019
Emma Willis will host Pants On Fire, a comedy entertainment series for E4 in which emerging comedians must try to convince a jury they're telling the truth.
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.