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Have I Got News For You episode pulled
Friday 10th May 2019
Friday's episode of Have I Got News For You was pulled from broadcast due to election impartiality rules.
Dave orders Sara Pascoe's Comedians Giving Lectures
Thursday 9th May 2019
Sara Pascoe will host a new series for Dave in which comedians are challenged to give interesting, funny lectures on a given topic.
ITV2 to broadcast new series Shopping With Keith Lemon
Thursday 9th May 2019
Shopping With Keith Lemon will see Leigh Francis taking the chat show format away from the studio. He'll interview celebrities whilst on a shopping trip.
Gold reveals Britain's Greatest Comedian list
Wednesday 1st May 2019
Channel Gold has revealed the shortlist of 30 comedians who will be featured in its show Britain's Greatest Comedian.
Jack Whitehall to guest host The Graham Norton Show
Wednesday 1st May 2019
Jack Whitehall is to guest host The Graham Norton Show on 17th May, as Graham Norton is presenting Eurovision.
Cast revealed for new comedy Mae And George
Tuesday 30th April 2019
Charlotte Ritchie, Sophie Thompson and Friends star Lisa Kudrow are amongst the cast revealed for Mae Martin's E4 and Netflix comedy drama Mae And George.
Comedy Central to pilot Cards Against Humanity show
Friday 26th April 2019
Comedy Central is to pilot a comedy game show based on Cards Against Humanity.
Zapped cancelled after three series
Wednesday 17th April 2019
Channel Dave has confirmed that fantasy-set sitcom Zapped has finished after three series.
Filming begins on BBC One comedy Scarborough
Monday 15th April 2019
Filming has begun on Scarborough, the new BBC One sitcom written by Benidorm creator Derren Litten. Stars include Jason Manford, Catherine Tyldesley and Stephanie Cole.
Sky orders Alan Carr panel show There's Something About Movies
Wednesday 10th April 2019
Alan Carr will host There's Something About Movies, a new Sky One panel show based around films.