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Birds Of A Feather to return for new special
Friday 18th August 2017
Sitcom Birds Of A Feather will return to ITV for a new Christmas special.
Kelsey Grammer to guest star in Porters
Wednesday 16th August 2017
New Dave sitcom Porters will begin in September, with a guest appearance from Frasier star Kelsey Grammer.
David Tennant & Michael Sheen will star in Good Omens
Tuesday 15th August 2017
The BBC has announced casting and crew details for its adaptation of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman's fantasy novel Good Omens.
Count Arthur Strong to end
Monday 7th August 2017
Sitcom Count Arthur Strong is to end after three series, according to a report.
Comedy Central orders The Chris Ramsey Show Series 2
Monday 7th August 2017
Comedy Central has commissioned a second series of The Chris Ramsey Show. The series, which will return in 2018, will become a topical weekly chat show.
New TV format based on Peter Cook's satirical Establishment club
Thursday 3rd August 2017
Peter Cook's satirical brand The Establishment is due to be revived for a new TV series on Russia Today, with a talent search for new comedy voices about to get under way.
Alan Partridge returns to the BBC as a pro-Brexit broadcaster
Thursday 3rd August 2017
Steve Coogan has revealed initial detail of Alan Partridge's return to the BBC next year, as a pro-Brexit voice.
BBC to launch comedy entertainment prank show Ready Or Not
Tuesday 1st August 2017
BBC One is to launch a new Saturday night comedy entertainment quiz show. Ready Or Not will see members of the public pranked around the country as part of quick-fire 'hits'.
The Rebel starring Simon Callow to return for Series 2
Sunday 30th July 2017
The Rebel, the sitcom starring Simon Callow as hellraising pensioner Henry Palmer, is to return to the Gold TV channel for a second series.
Sarah Solemani and Brett Goldstein to star in BBC Two comedy
Wednesday 26th July 2017
Sarah Solemani and Brett Goldstein are to star in a new BBC Two comedy drama called The Pact.