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Iain Stirling to host ITV2's CelebAbility
Monday 22nd May 2017
Stand-up Iain Stirling is to host CelebAbility, a new physical comedy entertainment show on ITV2 based around celebrities' party tricks.
BBC orders Vic & Bob's Big Night Out special
Thursday 18th May 2017
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are bringing their surreal stage show back to TV. BBC Two has ordered a one-off special.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order launches on BBC Two in June
Wednesday 17th May 2017
Details have been revealed about Frankie Boyle's new topical comedy show. Frankie Boyle's New World Order, launching on BBC Two in June, will see him "tackle the week's biggest news stories".
League Of Gentlemen TV special planned for Christmas
Wednesday 17th May 2017
Steve Pemberton has confirmed that The League Of Gentlemen are reuniting, with a new TV special planned for this Christmas.
Tim Vine to record time travel comedy for TV
Tuesday 16th May 2017
Tim Vine is to record a version of his gag-packed script Tim Vine Travels In Time for television.
Miranda rules out a film but considers return to TV series
Tuesday 16th May 2017
Miranda Hart has ruled out a film version of her hit sitcom Miranda, but says "I think you could do married life as a sitcom, with Miranda and Gary."
Channel 4's Alternative Election Night to return
Monday 15th May 2017
Jeremy Paxman, David Mitchell and Richard Osman will host Channel 4's Alternative Election Night, an all-night show incorporating the results of the general election.
Sign language sketch show to be broadcast on TV
Monday 15th May 2017
Deaf Funny, a new sketch show made fully in sign language, is to be broadcast on TV.
BAFTA Awards 2017 - Comedy Winners
Sunday 14th May 2017
The results of the BAFTA Television awards have been announced at a ceremony in London. The comedy-related winners are People Just Do Nothing, Michael McIntyre, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Steve Coogan and Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe. Ab Fab star Joanna Lumley picked up a special award.
Mel Giedroyc to host new panel show Mind The Gap
Friday 12th May 2017
Mel Giedroyc is to host the pilot of a new TV panel show about generational differences. Jenny Éclair and Chris Ramsey will be the team captains on Mind The Gap.