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Benidorm Series 10 confirmed
Thursday 2nd March 2017
ITV has ordered a 10th series of holiday comedy Benidorm, making it one of Britain's longest running sitcoms. Filming starts later this month, for broadcast in 2018.
Celebrity Juice to return with another live special
Wednesday 1st March 2017
Celebrity Juice Series 17 starts on the 23rd March, launching with a live broadcast episode.
The Daily Mash website to make TV pilot for BBC Two
Monday 27th February 2017
Satirical comedy website The Daily Mash is making a TV pilot called The Mash Report. The topical show will be hosted by Nish Kumar.
Mount Pleasant to conclude with final special
Thursday 23rd February 2017
Sky has announced that comedy drama Mount Pleasant will return later this year for a finale special.
Witless returns for Series 3
Thursday 23rd February 2017
BBC Three sitcom Witless, starring Kerry Howard and Zoe Boyle, is to return for a third series.
David Walliams making Ratburger for Sky
Wednesday 22nd February 2017
David Walliams is making a TV version of his childrens' book Ratburger for Sky 1. He has also confirmed he will make a second series of his BBC One sketch show Walliams & Friend.
Filming starts on GameFace series
Monday 20th February 2017
Filming is under way on GameFace, Roisin Conaty's E4 sitcom about an aspiring actress.
Fleabag, Alan Partridge and more up for BPG and TRIC awards
Monday 20th February 2017
TV comedies including Fleabag, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters and Mum have been nominated for more awards, as the Broadcasting Press Guild and Television And Radio Industries Club announce their shortlists.
Yonderland ends after three series
Friday 17th February 2017
The creators of Sky 1's fantasy comedy series Yonderland have revealed the show won't return. The stars have thanked the show's fans for tuning in to the three series.
Love Actually sequel for Comic Relief
Wednesday 15th February 2017
Richard Curtis has penned a sequel to his hit 2003 romantic comedy film Love Actually. The 10-minute special will air as part of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2017 telethon on BBC One.