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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.
Brian Pern to return for final special
Wednesday 15th February 2017
The comedy character Brian Pern is returning to television for a one-off special. Creators Rhys Thomas and Simon Day are working on a final episode in which the character is killed.
CBBC developing new panel show A Little Bird Told Me
Tuesday 14th February 2017
CBBC is developing A Little Bird Told Me, a panel show hosted by double act Sam & Mark about the history of words and phrases.
Hospital People guest stars revealed
Monday 13th February 2017
Filming is under way on BBC One comedy series Hospital People, with Russell Brand, Sally Phillips and James Fleet amongst the guest stars.
New TV series for Alan Partridge
Saturday 11th February 2017
Steve Coogan has revealed that Alan Partridge is to return to television in a new format.