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People Just Do Nothing Series 5 coming to BBC Two
Monday 30th April 2018
People Just Do Nothing's upcoming fifth series will air on BBC Two, the broadcaster has announced. However, Series 5 - due to be shown later this year - will be the final series of the hit sitcom.
The Other One bigamy comedy returns
Monday 30th April 2018
Bigamy sitcom The Other One - about two very different mother-and-daughter pairs brought together when their one, single husband/father dies - has been commissioned for a full series on BBC Two.
Benidorm's future questioned
Monday 30th April 2018
Questions have been raised today about the future of sitcom Benidorm after creator Derren Litten implied on Twitter that this week's episode would be its last.
Red Dwarf Series 13 confirmed
Saturday 28th April 2018
Robert Llewellyn and Danny John-Jules have revealed that Red Dwarf Series 13 is going ahead, with filming scheduled for early 2019.
Chuckle Brothers return to TV in new Channel 5 show
Thursday 26th April 2018
The Chuckle Brothers have landed a new show on Channel 5, Chuckle Time, mixing sketches with clips from the internet.
Rob Delaney to host Stand Up Central Series 4
Thursday 26th April 2018
Comedy Central has commissioned a fourth series of showcase Stand Up Central, with Rob Delaney now hosting the series.
Dave returns to Munty with Zapped Series 3
Thursday 26th April 2018
Fantasy sitcom Zapped is to return to channel Dave for a third series. Six new episodes are being filmed for broadcast later in 2018.
Porters Series 2 confirmed
Thursday 26th April 2018
Channel Dave has confirmed it has ordered a second series of Porters, its new sitcom set in a hospital.
Mo Gilligan to host Channel 4 pilot
Wednesday 25th April 2018
Stand-up comedian Mo Gilligan is to host Mo's Town, a non-broadcast comedy and entertainment show pilot for Channel 4.
Comedies crowd top 100 missing TV shows list
Tuesday 24th April 2018
A list of the top 100 missing TV shows has been revealed, with comedies including The Liver Birds, Dad's Army, At Last The 1948 Show and The Frost Report named.