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Fawlty Towers named comedians' favourite sitcom
Wednesday 4th January 2017
A survey of comedians has revealed that Fawlty Towers is their favourite sitcom, and Alan Partridge meeting his superfan is their favourite scene. "Don't tell him Pike" was picked as the favourite one-liner.
Actor Liz Smith dies
Monday 26th December 2016
Actor Liz Smith, best known as The Royle Family's Nana and The Vicar Of Dibley's Mrs Cropley, has died.
Crackanory Series 4 stories revealed
Wednesday 21st December 2016
More information about the fourth series of channel Dave's storytelling series Crackanory have now been revealed, including photos and details on the stories, writers and readers involved.
4Music announces sketch show pilot Pop Sludge
Tuesday 20th December 2016
Channel 4's 4Music station is to pilot its own sketch show this Christmas.
BBC One to pilot animated sketch show Doodlebugs
Tuesday 20th December 2016
BBC One is to pilot Doodlebugs, a family-friendly sketch show in which inanimate objects are turned into comedy characters through animation.
Two Doors Down Series 3 ordered
Monday 19th December 2016
BBC Two's Scottish domestic sitcom Two Doors Down has been recommissioned for a third series.
Have I Got News For You uses handbag to replace MP Nicky Morgan
Friday 16th December 2016
Have I Got News For You has replaced absent guest Nicky Morgan MP with a handbag.
Jack Dee's HelpDesk returns to tackle Donald Trump questions
Thursday 15th December 2016
BBC Two comedy show Jack Dee's HelpDesk is to return in 2017 to cover the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Two more series for Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Thursday 15th December 2016
Channel Dave has ordered two more series of Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit, extending its run to ten episodes per series in the process.
BBC orders two more series of Not Going Out
Wednesday 14th December 2016
The BBC has ordered two more series of Not Going Out, meaning Lee Mack's show will become one of the country's longest-running sitcoms.