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The Chris Ramsey Show. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

Chris Ramsey takes over from Russell Howard on Stand Up Central

Tuesday 9th May 2017

Comedy Central have ordered a third series of Stand Up Central, with Chris Ramsey taking over from Russell Howard as host.

Unspun With Matt Forde. Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde gets 2 more series, including election specials

Monday 8th May 2017

Political comedy show Unspun With Matt Forde has been given two more series by channel Dave. The format will be broadcast twice weekly during the General Election.

Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy working on new TV comedy format

Friday 5th May 2017

Scottish comedian Limmy is working on a new TV comedy format he describes as "a sketch show but back to that authentic, homemade feeling".

Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble

Ross Noble to take on motorbike challenge for TV show

Friday 5th May 2017

Channel Dave has ordered Ross Noble: All Torque, a series which will follow Ross Noble as he takes part in the Scottish Six Days Trial motorbike event.

Car Share. Image shows from L to R: John Redmond (Peter Kay), Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

No Series 3 for Peter Kay's Car Share

Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Peter Kay has said that there won't be any more episodes of his hit sitcom Car Share. He said: "You've got to get out while the going's good."

All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll)

All Round To Mrs Brown's recommissioned

Saturday 29th April 2017

All Round To Mrs Brown's will return to BBC One for a second series next year.

Lookalikes. Image shows from L to R: Mr T (John Lashley), Harry Hill (Craig Wilcock), David Brent (Tim Oliver), David Beckham (Andy Harmer), Victoria Beckham (Camilla Shadbolt), Cheryl Fernandez-Versini (Natalie Vella), Sharon Stone (Hazel Englander), David Guetta (Antony D), Britney Spears (Michaela Weeks). Copyright: Knickerbockerglory

Channel 4 orders Lookalikes Series 2

Thursday 27th April 2017

Channel 4 has ordered a second series of Lookalikes, the structured reality comedy series set around a lookalikes agency.

Mock The Week. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week to return on General Election day

Thursday 27th April 2017

Series 16 of topical BBC Two comedy show Mock The Week will start on TV as polling booths close for the upcoming General Election.

Frankie Boyle: Hurt Like You've Never Been Loved. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Frankie Boyle to front new topical BBC Two series

Wednesday 26th April 2017

Frankie Boyle is to return to BBC Two with a new topical comedy show.

Mister Winner. Lesley Winner (Spencer Jones)

BBC One to pilot new sitcom Mister Winner

Tuesday 25th April 2017

BBC One is piloting a new sitcom called Mister Winner. The show will star Spencer Jones as a "hapless but loveable chap prone to accidents".

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