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New version of Porridge ends after one series
Thursday 22nd February 2018
The new version of Porridge has finished after one series. The BBC says they have no plans to film any more episodes.
Taskmaster gets 40 more episodes
Thursday 22nd February 2018
Channel Dave has ordered four more series of Taskmaster, each extended to 10 episodes. Alice Levine, Asim Chaudhry, Liza Tarbuck, Russell Howard and Tim Vine will take part in Series 6.
Lynn re-joins Alan Partridge for his new BBC sitcom
Tuesday 20th February 2018
The BBC has revealed that Felicity Montagu will reprise her role as Alan Partridge's assistant Lynn in the forthcoming new sitcom This Time With Alan Partridge.
CelebAbility to return for Series 2
Monday 19th February 2018
Comedy challenge show CelebAbility is to return to ITV2 for a second series, with host Iain Stirling and adjudicator Marek Larwood.
Millions watch Hold The Sunset
Monday 19th February 2018
The first episode of Hold The Sunset was watched by more than six million viewers.
Alan Carr lined up to host Les Dawson tribute
Friday 16th February 2018
Alan Carr is being lined up to host a one-off tribute show marking 25 years since Les Dawson's death.
Channel 4 orders computer game show with Rob Beckett
Monday 12th February 2018
Rob Beckett and Kerry Godliman will front a new series about computer games since the 1980s.
Alan Partridge returns to BBC One in magazine show
Monday 12th February 2018
Filming begins today on a new BBC One series, This Time With Alan Partridge.
Romesh Ranganathan replaces Jack Whitehall on A League Of Their Own
Friday 9th February 2018
Jack Whitehall is leaving Sky's sports-based panels show A League Of Their Own. He is set to be replaced by Romesh Ranganathan.
Julia Davis comedy Camping to be remade in USA
Friday 9th February 2018
Girls creators Lena Dunham and Jenni Konner are making a series for HBO based on Camping, the 2016 sitcom by Julia Davis. The new version will star Jennifer Garner.