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The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

Development stalled on The New Statesman spin-off

Thursday 14th December 2017

Work on The B'Stard Legacy, the spin-off from Rik Mayall sitcom The New Statesman, has stalled. Writers Marks & Gran say they are struggling to find a lead actor, plus get a TV channel that would be willing to broadcast the show's "scurrilous filth".

A Right Royal Quiz. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Angellica Bell, Fern Britton, Jodie Kidd, Jennie Bond, Joe Pasquale

ITV to broadcast panel show about the Royal Family

Monday 11th December 2017

ITV is to broadcast A Right Royal Quiz, a TV format described as "Britain's first ever panel show about the Royal Family".

Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts 2017. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Kyle (Mo Gilligan), Saj (Humza Arshad), Sue Tuke (Selina Mosinski), Vicky McClure

Sky Arts reveals Christmas Comedy Shorts 2017

Thursday 7th December 2017

Sky Arts is to broadcast three festive shorts this December. Stars involved include James Acaster, Humza Arshad and Vicky McClure.

Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order returns to look back at 2017

Tuesday 5th December 2017

Frankie Boyle's New World Order will return to BBC Two this December for a festive special that will "attempt to make mincemeat of the last 12 months".

Michael Palin: A Life On Screen. Michael Palin. Copyright: BBC

Michael Palin's career to be celebrated in BBC Two special

Tuesday 5th December 2017

BBC Two, in collaboration with BAFTA, are to celebrate the life and career of Michael Palin in an hour-long television special.

A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong. Image shows from L to R: Scrooge & Himself (Derek Jacobi), Aunt Diana / Narrator (Diana Rigg). Copyright: BBC

Derek Jacobi and Diana Rigg star in A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Friday 1st December 2017

Sir Derek Jacobi and Dame Diana Rigg will join the Olivier Award-winning Mischief Theatre Company in BBC One's A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.

Living The Dream. Image shows from L to R: Freddie Pemberton (Brenock O'Connor), Tina Pemberton (Rosie Day), Mal Pemberton (Philip Glenister), Jen Pemberton (Lesley Sharp). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Living The Dream Series 2 coming to Sky in 2018

Friday 1st December 2017

Living The Dream, the comedy drama starring Philip Glenister and Lesley Sharp as a couple attempting to turn around a failing US RV park, is to return to Sky One for a second series.

The Russell Howard Hour. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

The Russell Howard Hour Series 2 confirmed for 2018

Tuesday 28th November 2017

The Russell Howard Hour is to return to Sky One in 2018 for a second series. The news has been confirmed as it's revealed that John Oliver will make his first British TV appearance in over a decade on the show.

Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How And Whom?. Steve Coogan

BBC to broadcast Alan Partridge documentary

Tuesday 28th November 2017

BBC Two is to broadcast Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How And Whom?, a documentary featuring new interviews and previously unseen behind-the-scenes footage.

Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Charlie Brooker too busy to film 2017 Wipe

Monday 27th November 2017

Charlie Brooker has announced that he's too busy to film his planned end-of-year Wipe show.

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