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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.
Top cast announced for BBC Two sitcom pilot The Other One
Wednesday 26th July 2017
BBC Two has announced a new sitcom pilot about two sisters who had no idea about each other until their father drops dead. Ellie White and Lauren Socha take the lead roles in Holly Walsh's comedy.
BBC Two announces new sketch show pilot Famalam
Wednesday 26th July 2017
Famalam is a new BBC Two sketch show pilot "where no area of the universe is off-limits".
BBC Comedy Playhouse to screen Tim Vine Travels Through Time
Wednesday 26th July 2017
Tim Vine Travels Through Time, a new TV sitcom, is to be one of three new BBC Comedy Playhouse pilots for 2017.
Mister Winner announced as BBC Comedy Playhouse pilot
Wednesday 26th July 2017
Mister Winner, a sitcom starring Spencer Jones, has been announced as one of the pilots in this year's BBC One Comedy Playhouse season.