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Sky confirms more Urban Myths episodes
Tuesday 21st November 2017
Jack Whitehall, Ade Edmondson, David Suchet, Noel Fielding, Sheila Hancock and Philip Glenister are amongst the stars of Sky Arts' 2018 Urban Myths episodes.
Bounty Hunters to return for Series 2
Tuesday 21st November 2017
Sky One has ordered a second series of Jack Whitehall's comedy-thriller Bounty Hunters.
Car Share to return for concluding special
Friday 17th November 2017
Peter Kay's Car Share will return to screens in 2018 for a concluding episode. There will also be a separate unscripted special.
Viewers complain about Have I Got News For You episode
Thursday 16th November 2017
The episode of Have I Got News For You in which Jo Brand had to rebuke the panel for seemingly not taking allegations of sexual harassment seriously has received over 200 complaints from viewers.
ITV2 orders Christmas stand-up 'rant' show
Thursday 16th November 2017
ITV2 has commissioned a feature-length special featuring comedians "ranting" about Christmas.
Channel 4 orders more of Mitchell & Webb's Back
Wednesday 15th November 2017
Channel 4 has commissioned a new series of Mitchell & Webb sitcom Back. Series 2 will be filmed during Summer 2018.
BBC to broadcast A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
Tuesday 14th November 2017
The team behind Peter Pan Goes Wrong are to return to BBC One this Christmas to present a new special, A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong.
White Gold Series 2 filming paused following Ed Westwick allegations
Friday 10th November 2017
Filming on the second series of BBC Two sitcom White Gold has been interrupted following sexual assault allegations levelled against star Ed Westwick.
Red Dwarf to become live stage show
Friday 10th November 2017
Red Dwarf writer Doug Naylor has said that the team are provisionally planning a live show for the O2 Arena. He also revealed that planning work has begun on Series 13 of the sci-fi sitcom.
Miranda Hart to host Christmas show on Channel 4
Thursday 9th November 2017
Miranda Hart is to host a one-off festive show on Channel 4. Miranda Does Christmas will see her celebrating the holiday season.