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BBC wants to bring back The League Of Gentlemen
Tuesday 18th October 2016
The BBC is reportedly has said it would be "highly receptive" to bringing back comedy show The League Of Gentlemen for a new special or series.
Raised By Wolves launches crowdfunding campaign
Tuesday 18th October 2016
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched in order to produce further episodes of cancelled sitcom Raised By Wolves.
Cold Feet to return in 2017
Monday 17th October 2016
ITV has ordered Series 7 of hit comedy drama Cold Feet, following the success of the show's revival.
Miranda to return 'in some form'
Sunday 16th October 2016
Miranda co-star Sarah Hadland has confirmed that the hit sitcom will return "in some form".
John Cleese to star in new BBC sitcom Edith
Sunday 16th October 2016
John Cleese reportedly looks set to star in Edith, a new bittersweet romantic BBC comedy series.
Do The Right Thing podcast gets TV pilot
Thursday 13th October 2016
A TV version of Do The Right Thing, the hit panel show podcast, is being developed.
ITV2 orders new comedies featuring diverse talent
Thursday 13th October 2016
ITV2 has ordered four new comedy pilots featuring black, Asian, and minority ethnic talent: Sorry, I Didn't Know; All About The McKenzies; Dropperz; and What's The Facts.
Crackanory Series 4 confirmed
Thursday 13th October 2016
Channel Dave has confirmed that Crackanory will return for a fourth run. The 8-part series will feature readers including Sherdian Smith and Dara O Briain.
8 Out Of 10 Cats returns with new team captains
Wednesday 12th October 2016
8 Out Of 10 Cats is to premiere on More4, with new team captains Aisling Bea and Rob Beckett. Meanwhile the Countdown version gets its biggest series order yet.
Scottish sketch show Burnistoun to return to TV
Tuesday 11th October 2016
Burnistoun, the BBC Scotland sketch show starring Robert Florence and Iain Connell, is to return to television.