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Detectorists. Lance Stater (Toby Jones). Copyright: Channel X

Filming under way on BBC sitcom Don't Forget The Driver

Saturday 29th September 2018

Filming is under way on Don't Forget The Driver, the new sitcom starring Toby Jones. The cast list has been revealed, and features No Offence star Claire Rushbrook and Marcia Warren from Vicious.

Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr to host pilot show focused on TV clips

Thursday 27th September 2018

Alan Carr is to pilot a TV format for Sky One in which he showcases the "funniest, weirdest and downright wrongest moments" he's noticed on TV that week.

The Reluctant Landlord. Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan). Copyright: What Larks Productions

Sky orders second series of Romesh Ranganathan sitcom

Thursday 27th September 2018

Sky has ordered a second series of The Reluctant Landlord - the new sitcom starring Romesh Ranganathan - before the first series has even been broadcast.

The Midnight Gang. Headmaster (David Walliams). Copyright: King Bert Productions

David Walliams films The Midnight Gang

Wednesday 26th September 2018

David Walliams is filming The Midnight Gang, the latest adaptation of one of his children's books for BBC One.

Blackadder. Baldrick (Tony Robinson)

Tony Robinson suggests Blackadder Series 5

Wednesday 26th September 2018

Tony Robinson, talking about Blackadder, has said "I do see a version of the show coming back".

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Iain Stirling. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central announces stand-up specials

Wednesday 26th September 2018

Iain Stirling, Desiree Burch, Luisa Omielan, Fin Taylor, Darren Harriott, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, Tez Ilyas, Stephen Bailey and Sofie Hagen are to record stand-up specials for Comedy Central.

Sky Comedy Shorts 2018. Image shows from L to R: Mark (Lee Ridley), Preeti (Sindhu Vee), Maleek (Samson Kayo), Alex (Alex Brooker), Jonny (Jonny Pelham), Ann (Susan Wokoma), Max Bartlett (Kris Marshall)

Sky Comedy Shorts 2018 launched

Monday 24th September 2018

Alex Brooker, Jonny Pelham, Kris Marshall, Lee Ridley, Samson Kayo, Sindhu Vee and Susan Wokoma star in Sky's 2018 Comedy Shorts.

Mel & Sue - Let's Sing And Dance For Comic Relief. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Mel & Sue to star in Sky sitcom Hitmen

Monday 24th September 2018

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are to star together in their first scripted comedy. Hitmen, coming to Sky in 2019, follows the adventures of two professional assassins.

In The Long Run. Image shows from L to R: Kobna (Sammy Kamara), Agnes (Madeline Appiah), Walter (Idris Elba), Valentine (Jimmy Akingbola). Copyright: Sky

In The Long Run Series 2 confirmed

Monday 24th September 2018

Sky has ordered a second series of In The Long Run, the sitcom created by Idris Elba.

David Walliams

David Walliams to star in Sue Townsend comedy The Queen And I

Friday 21st September 2018

Samantha Bond and David Walliams are to star in The Queen And I, a one-off comedy for Sky One based on the book by Sue Townsend.

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