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The Inbetweeners to be revived with new cast?
Thursday 16th March 2017
The production company that now owns the rights to The Inbetweeners is reportedly looking for ways to "revamp and revitalise" the hit sitcom, so as to be able to continue the show with new writers and a new cast.
My5 TV announces Comedy Bigmouths series
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Channel 5 has ordered new show Comedy Bigmouths for its My5 TV station. The topical six-part series will be hosted by stand-up Ian Stone.
Red Nose Day 2017 TV highlights revealed
Tuesday 14th March 2017
BBC One's Comic Relief broadcast on Red Nose Day (Friday 24th March) will feature highlights including sketches from
Nina Conti to pilot comedy game show
Thursday 9th March 2017
Ventriloquist Nina Conti is to host the pilot episode of a new comedy format. Nina Conti's Game Face is described as a "funny game show" by producers.
Comedies nominated in Royal Television Society Awards 2017
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Catastrophe, People Just Do Nothing and The Windsors are amongst the nominees for the Royal Television Society Awards 2017.
Jack Dee & Kerry Godliman to star in new ITV sitcom Bad Move
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Jack Dee and Kerry Godliman will play husband and wife in a new ITV sitcom called Bad Move.
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.