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The Goes Wrong Show. Image shows from L to R: Chris (Henry Shields), Dennis (Jonathan Sayer), Robert (Henry Lewis)

The Goes Wrong Show series coming to BBC One

Friday 22nd February 2019

The Goes Wrong Show, a series starring the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong, is coming to BBC One.

Image shows from L to R: Damon Beesley, Iain Morris

Inbetweeners writers announce BBC Two sitcom

Thursday 21st February 2019

The creators of The Inbetweeners are to write their first new comedy together since The Inbetweeners 2. Afternoons will focus on the social lives and friendship of three Premier League footballers.

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Timothy West), Private Pike (Tom Rosenthal), Lance Corporal Jones (Kevin Eldon), Captain Mainwaring (Kevin McNally), Sergeant Wilson (Robert Bathurst)

Timothy West replaces Bernard Cribbins in Dad's Army remakes

Tuesday 19th February 2019

Bernard Cribbins - who was due to play Private Godfrey in Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes - has left the show due to personal reasons. Timothy West replaces him.

Bounty Hunters. Colin McQueen (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Steve Pemberton joins Jack Whitehall's Bounty Hunters

Monday 18th February 2019

Steve Pemberton will play a sinister private-school teacher in Bounty Hunters. The comedy thriller starring Jack Whitehall returns to Sky One for Series 2 on 13th March.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha, Sian Gibson. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster Series 8 contestants revealed

Monday 18th February 2019

The contestants for Taskmaster Series 8 will be Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson.

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Brendan (Reece Shearsmith), Phil (Ralf Little), Martin (David Morrissey), Oggy (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9 Series 5 guest stars revealed

Monday 18th February 2019

Maxine Peake, Ralf Little, Steve Speirs, Jenna Coleman and Kadiff Kirwan are amongst the guest stars announced for the fifth series of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's Inside No. 9.

Derry Girls. Eammon (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Ardal O'Hanlon to guest star in Derry Girls Series 2

Friday 15th February 2019

Father Ted star Ardal O'Hanlon is to guest star in the second series of Derry Girls as a middle-aged mummy's boy.

Paddington

Paddington to star in Nickelodeon TV series

Thursday 14th February 2019

Paddington Bear is to star in a new animated TV series for pre-schoolers. Ben Whishaw will once again voice the character in the series, made for Nickelodeon.

Good Omens. Image shows from L to R: Aziraphale (Michael Sheen), Crowley (David Tennant)

Benedict Cumberbatch joins Good Omens ahead of 31st May launch

Thursday 14th February 2019

It has been revealed that Benedict Cumberbatch will play Satan in Good Omens, as Amazon announces that it will launch the much-anticipated comedy drama worldwide on 31st May.

Women On The Verge. Image shows from L to R: Alison (Eileen Walsh), Laura Donegan (Kerry Condon), Katie (Nina Sosanya)

Comedies nominated for Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2019

Wednesday 13th February 2019

Car Share, Derry Girls, Inside No. 9 and Women On The Verge are amongst the nominees in the BPG Awards 2019.

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