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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.
Derry Girls returns for third series on Channel 4
Tuesday 9th April 2019
Channel 4 has ordered a third series of hit sitcom Derry Girls following record ratings for the second series, which finished airing this week.
Fawlty Towers tops Radio Times greatest British sitcom list
Tuesday 9th April 2019
Fawlty Towers has come out top of a list of the greatest British sitcoms, compiled by Radio Times magazine.
John Bishop to host new game show pilot
Sunday 7th April 2019
John Bishop is to present a new game show pilot.
BAFTA TV Awards nominations
Thursday 28th March 2019
Derry Girls, Mum, Sally4Ever, Stath Lets Flats and Car Share are amongst the comedy-related nominations in the 2019 BAFTA TV Awards and BAFTA Craft Awards.