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BBC Four orders more Big Night Out
Thursday 23rd May 2019
A second series of Vic & Bob's Big Night Out has been ordered by BBC Four.
BBC Two orders CGI-Putin chat show
Wednesday 22nd May 2019
BBC Two will pilot a new comedy chat show hosted by a CGI version of Russian President Vladimir Putin, played by comedian Nathaniel Tapley.
BBC decommissions Martin Clunes's Warren
Monday 20th May 2019
Sitcom Warren, starring Martin Clunes, will not return for a second series, the BBC has confirmed.
Dame Edna to host BBC special
Wednesday 15th May 2019
BBC One has ordered an entertainment special hosted by Dame Edna Everage.
Channel 4 orders sixth Friday Night Dinner
Monday 13th May 2019
Friday Night Dinner will return to Channel 4 in 2020 for a new, sixth series.
BAFTA TV Awards 2019 winners revealed
Sunday 12th May 2019
Lee Mack, Jessica Hynes, Steve Pemberton, Sally4Ever and A League Of Their Own were the comedy-related winners at the BAFTA TV awards. This story has videos of their speeches and backstage interviews.
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.