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ITV2 to follow Keith Lemon in the US
Wednesday 4th October 2017
Keith Lemon is to star in a new ITV series about his attempts to find success in Los Angeles and break America.
Brittas Empire stars meet for reunion
Tuesday 3rd October 2017
The stars of hit 1990s BBC sitcom The Brittas Empire have reunited at the leisure centre where the show was filmed.
Sky announces Idris Elba comedy In The Long Run
Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Idris Elba has created and will star in In The Long Run, a new comedy for Sky 1 set in 1985. Bill Bailey will play his best friend.
Jonathan Ross to commentate on Takeshi's Castle
Tuesday 3rd October 2017
Comedy Central have bought the rights to new episodes of challenge show Takeshi's Castle, with Jonathan Ross signed up as the narrator.
All-star cast announced for Channel 4's Hang Ups
Monday 2nd October 2017
Hang Ups, a new sitcom on Channel 4, will see a cast list including Richard E. Grant, Jessica Hynes, David Tennant, Charles Dance, Katherine Parkinson and Celia Imrie join Stephen Mangan.
Jayde Adams to host Comedy Central improv show
Friday 29th September 2017
Jayde Adams will host a new improv comedy pilot for Comedy Central, created by James 'Murr' Murray of Impractical Jokers.
BBC One announces next David Walliams adaptation
Friday 22nd September 2017
Grandpa's Great Escape has been revealed as the latest David Walliams novel to be adapted for BBC One.
Karl Pilkington to star in new Sky sitcom
Thursday 21st September 2017
Karl Pilkington is to star as a version of himself in Sick Of It, a new sitcom series for Sky 1.
Romesh Ranganathan writes and stars in new Sky sitcom
Thursday 21st September 2017
Romesh Ranganathan has created a new sitcom for Sky. The Reluctant Landlord is a semi-autobiographical comedy in which his character inherits a pub he doesn't really want.
BBC confirm French & Saunders 30th Anniversary Special
Wednesday 20th September 2017
The BBC has confirmed initial details of a new Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders Christmas special, marking their sketch show's 30th anniversary.