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Go 8 Bit DLC. Image shows from L to R: Steve McNeil, Ellie Gibson, Sam Pamphilon

Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit spin-off to be launched

Friday 7th April 2017

Dave is launching a companion show to computer games comedy format Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit. The new series, Go 8 Bit DLC, will feature lively debates about the history of video games.

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Nick (Reece Shearsmith), Keith (Steve Pemberton). Copyright: BBC

Inside No. 9 Series 4 guest stars revealed

Friday 7th April 2017

The list of stars that will appear in Series 4 of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's Inside No. 9 have been revealed.

Detectorists. Image shows from L to R: Russell (Pearce Quigley), Varde (Orion Ben), Louise (Laura Checkley), Lance Stater (Toby Jones), Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook), Terry (Gerard Horan), Sophie (Aimee-Ffion Edwards), Hugh (Divian Ladwa). Copyright: Channel X / Lola Entertainment

Detectorists Series 3 confirmed

Friday 31st March 2017

BBC Four has confirmed a third series of Detectorists, the sitcom about a group of treasure hunters written by and starring Mackenzie Crook.

The New Statesman. Alan B'Stard MP (Rik Mayall). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Yorkshire Television

The New Statesman spin-off announced

Wednesday 29th March 2017

A spin-off from Rik Mayall sitcom The New Statesman has been announced. Creators Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran are now working on new TV show The B'Stard Legacy.

Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Camping, Fleabag, Mum, Alan Partridge up for BAFTA writing award

Tuesday 28th March 2017

The BAFTA Craft Awards shortlists have been announced, with the writers behind Camping, Fleabag, Mum and Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle up for the Comedy Writing award.

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

Car Share coming to cinemas for Comic Relief

Friday 24th March 2017

Peter Kay's Car Share Series 2 will be premiered across the country on Friday 31st March at Vue Cinemas, in aid of Comic Relief.

BBC Two orders topical comedy series The Mash Report

Friday 24th March 2017

BBC Two has commissioned The Mash Report, a 10-part satirical news series in conjunction with comedy website The Daily Mash. Nish Kumar will host the show.