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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.
BBC to broadcast Graham Norton's Big Red Chair special
Monday 12th December 2016
BBC One is to broadcast Graham Norton's Big Red Chair, a special that meets the people who have entertained the nation with their stories on The Graham Norton Show.
Dawn French's A Tiny Bit Marvellous to become TV series
Friday 9th December 2016
Dawn French's best-selling debut novel A Tiny Bit Marvellous is being turned into an ITV comedy drama series.
Recovered 'Not Only... But Also...' sketches to be shown on TV
Thursday 8th December 2016
Missing sketches from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's 1960s BBC series Not Only... But Also... have been found and will be shown on TV soon.
New Peter Kay's Car Share sketch to air on Christmas Eve
Thursday 8th December 2016
A new sketch from Peter Kay's sitcom Car Share will air as part of a Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle festive special on Christmas Eve.