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Christmas specials for The Windsors
Thursday 15th September 2016
Royal family spoof soap opera sitcom The Windsors will be returning to Channel 4 this Christmas for two special episodes, ahead of the already-confirmed Series 2.
Charles Edwards to star in Henry IX
Tuesday 13th September 2016
Charles Edwards is to take the lead role in Henry IX, a new sitcom created by Porridge writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais.
Still Open All Hours Series 3 confirmed
Monday 12th September 2016
The BBC has ordered a third series of Still Open All Hours, albeit without Nurse Gladys. The sitcom, which stars David Jason, has been getting over 7 million viewers.
No Such Thing As The News returns for Series 2
Friday 9th September 2016
Topical comedy series No Such Thing As The News will return to BBC Two in October for an 8-week second series.
David Suchet joins Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Friday 9th September 2016
Poirot star David Suchet has joined the cast of Peter Pan Goes Wrong, the comic play that will be shown on BBC One this Christmas.
Walliams & Friend guest stars announced
Wednesday 7th September 2016
Hugh Bonneville, Harry Enfield, Miranda Richardson, Sheridan Smith, Meera Syal and Jack Whitehall will guest star in sketch show Walliams & Friend.
Gold orders We Have Been Watching
Tuesday 6th September 2016
Channel Gold has ordered We Have Been Watching, a new series in which some of Britain's best loved comedy pairings watch classic shows together.
Marcus Brigstocke to star in Joy Of Techs gadget series
Monday 5th September 2016
Marcus Brigstocke will star in a new series for Dave based around technology. In Joy Of Techs he will be joined by his friend Alexis Conran to put gadgets to the test.
Drunk History UK to return for Series 3
Sunday 4th September 2016
Comedy Central has ordered a third series of Drunk History, the show in which comedians attempt to recount historic events whilst intoxicated.
John Bishop to host The World Cup Of Everything panel show
Sunday 4th September 2016
John Bishop is to host a new panel show. The World Cup Of Everything is a format in which the guests "debate, argue and ultimately choose a winner of the topic of the week".