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BBC Two to pilot comedy science show
Wednesday 16th November 2016
BBC Two is to pilot Second Opinion, a comedy science show presented by Dr Xand van Tulleken.
Channel 4 orders full series of Mitchell & Webb comedy 'Back'
Tuesday 15th November 2016
Back, a new sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, has been given a full series. The show, about dysfunctional family running a pub, will be on Channel 4 in 2017.
Chris Ramsey to host Series 4 of E4's Virtually Famous
Monday 14th November 2016
Chris Ramsey is taking over as host of E4 panel show Virtually Famous, with Seann Walsh, Vicky Pattison and Scarlett Moffatt the show's new regular line-up.
W1A Series 3 to be filmed in February 2017
Friday 11th November 2016
Series 3 of BBC sitcom W1A is to begin filming in February 2017.
Micky Flanagan films new series for Sky
Friday 11th November 2016
Micky Flanagan has filmed a new six-part series for Sky 1 called The Micky Flanagan Detours.
Claudia Winkleman hosts Do The Right Thing TV pilot
Thursday 10th November 2016
Claudia Winkleman has hosted a TV pilot for Do The Right Thing, a Channel 4 try-out based on the hit panel show podcast.
Sky Atlantic announces new comedy Bliss
Thursday 10th November 2016
Stephen Mangan, Heather Graham and Jo Hartley will star in Bliss, a new Sky Atlantic comedy by David Cross.
Man Down Series 4 confirmed
Tuesday 8th November 2016
Greg Davies is working on a fourth series of his sitcom Man Down. Six new episodes will be broadcast on Channel 4 in 2017.
BBC Two orders Revolution Will Be Televised sequel Revolting
Tuesday 8th November 2016
The stars of political prank show The Revolution Will Be Televised are making a new sketch series for BBC Two called Revolting.
Series 3 for Josh
Friday 4th November 2016
Josh Widdicombe's self-titled BBC Three sitcom is to return for a third series in 2017.