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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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
Filming starts on Hold The Sunset Series 2
Thursday 20th September 2018
The Royle Family star Sue Johnston has joined the cast of Hold The Sunset, as filming starts on the second series.
BBC Two to broadcast new Ken Dodd documentary
Wednesday 19th September 2018
BBC Two is to broadcast Ken Dodd: How Tickled We Were, a new documentary celebrating the career of the entertainer.
Two Doors Down Series 4 confirmed
Wednesday 19th September 2018
BBC Two sitcom Two Doors Down is to return for a fourth series. Six more episodes are due to begin filming shortly.