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Alexis Strum

Comic documentary about failure in development

Monday 15th October 2018

A comedy documentary series called The Time I Almost... is currently in development. Presented by actor and writer Alexis Strum, it will focus on the topics of fame and failure.

Martin Freeman. Copyright: BBC

Martin Freeman to star in new Sky sitcom Breeders

Monday 15th October 2018

Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard are to star in Breeders, a new Sky One sitcom from writers Simon Blackwell and Chris Addison about the topic of parenting.

Plus One. Rob Black (Daniel Mays). Copyright: Kudos Productions

Daniel Mays to star in Sky comedy pilot Code 404

Thursday 11th October 2018

Daniel Mays has filmed Code 404, a non-broadcast pilot for Sky described as a 'police comedy'.

Whites. Image shows from L to R: Kiki (Isy Suttie), Caroline (Katherine Parkinson), Axel (Amit Shah), Roland White (Alan Davies), Bib Spears (Darren Boyd), Skoose (Stephen Wight), Celia (Maggie Steed). Copyright: BBC

Alan Davies sitcom Whites to be remade in America

Wednesday 10th October 2018

Whites, the 2010 BBC Two sitcom starring Alan Davies as a celebrity chef, is to be remade in America with Arrested Development star Will Arnett in the lead role.

Two Doors Down. Image shows from L to R: Michelle (Joy McAvoy), Alan (Graeme Stevely). Copyright: BBC

New neighbours join Two Doors Down Series 4 as regular characters

Saturday 6th October 2018

The BBC has confirmed that the characters Alan and Michelle - played by Graeme Stevely and Joy McAvoy - will appear as regulars in Series 4 of Two Doors Down. The sitcom is currently being filmed, for broadcast in early 2019.

The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Alexander Armstrong, Ben Miller

Armstrong & Miller reunite to host ITV comedy and magic special

Tuesday 2nd October 2018

Sketch duo Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller are to reunite to host We Are Most Amused And Amazed, an ITV show to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prince Charles.

Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Gold to recreate lost Dad's Army episodes with new cast

Saturday 29th September 2018

Gold is making new versions of three episodes from Series 2 of Dad's Army, which are missing, believed wiped.

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.

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