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Judge Romesh. Image shows from L to R: Court Clerk (Jessica Knappett), Romesh Ranganathan, Court Bailiff (Tom Davis). Copyright: Hungry Bear Media

Jessica Knappett joins Judge Romesh Series 2

Wednesday 13th March 2019

Jessica Knappett will play the court clerk in Series 2 of Judge Romesh, which is due to return to Dave soon.

Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Mary (Katy Wix), Kitty (Lolly Adefope). Copyright: Monumental Pictures

Katy Wix and Lolly Adefope join Ghosts

Wednesday 13th March 2019

Ghosts, the new comedy from Yonderland and Horrible Histories writers/stars Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, has added Lolly Adefope and Katy Wix to its cast.

8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats returns to E4

Thursday 7th March 2019

After a break of nearly two years, 8 Out Of 10 Cats is due to return to E4. Jimmy Carr and Rob Beckett will be joined by guest captains.

Famalam. Image shows from L to R: Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tom Moutchi, Roxy Sternberg, Samson Kayo, Vivienne Acheampong, John MacMillan. Copyright: BBC Studios

Comedies up for RTS Awards 2019

Tuesday 5th March 2019

Nominees for the RTS Awards 2019 include Famalam, Detectorists and Derry Girls. Lesley Manville, Sian Gibson, Daisy May Cooper, Samson Kayo and the stars of Inside No. 9 and The Young Offenders are nominated for acting prizes.

Comic Relief. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Alesha Dixon, Emma Willis, David Tennant, Paddy McGuinness, Rob Beckett, Zoe Ball, Maya Jama, Lenny Henry, Joe Sugg. Copyright: BBC

BBC confirms Red Nose Day 2019 plans

Tuesday 5th March 2019

Red Nose Day 2019 on BBC One will feature sketches from Jennifer Saunders, Alan Partridge, David Walliams, Bodyguard star Richard Madden, the Famalam cast, Mischief Theatre and more.

This Time With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

BBC orders another Alan Partridge show

Sunday 3rd March 2019

The BBC has ordered a new comedy starring character Alan Partridge. Co-writers and directors Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons have revealed they are due to shoot the new TV series in May, which will see "Alan trying his hand at something else".

Mamma Mia Here We Go Yet Again!. Image shows from L to R: Meryl Streep (Jennifer Saunders), Colin Firth (Alan Carr). Copyright: BBC / Comic Relief

Jennifer Saunders stars in new Mamma Mia! spoof for Comic Relief

Friday 1st March 2019

Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Miranda Hart, Philip Glenister and Sue Perkins are to spoof Mamma Mia! in a new sketch for Red Nose Day.

Dawn French

Dawn French to star in ITV comedy drama Glass Houses

Friday 1st March 2019

Dawn French will star alongside Mark Heap, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Vicki Pepperdine and Patrick Robinson in a new comedy drama series on ITV called Glass Houses.

Celebrity Juice. Paddy McGuinness

Paddy McGuinness and Stacey Solomon join Celebrity Juice

Wednesday 27th February 2019

Paddy McGuinness will be the new team captain on Celebrity Juice, with Stacey Solomon joining the show as a series regular.

Joel Dommett

Joel Dommett to host ITV2 quiz show 'Hey Tracey!'

Tuesday 26th February 2019

Joel Dommett is to host Hey Tracey!, an ITV2 quiz show where celebrities play to win cash for members of the public with the help of a comic virtual assistant.

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