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BBC Two announces 'Brexageddon?!'
Thursday 7th July 2016
The team behind political stunt show The Revolution Will Be Televised have filmed Brexageddon?!, a new BBC Two special to tie in with Brexit.
Goodnight Sweetheart special announced
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Hit 1990s sitcom Goodnight Sweetheart is to be revived for a one-off special.
Filming begins on Chewing Gum Series 2
Tuesday 5th July 2016
Filming has begun on the second series of Chewing Gum, the multi-award winning E4 sitcom written by and starring Michaela Coel.
Chewing Gum, Murder In Successville and Spencer Jones win awards
Thursday 30th June 2016
E4 sitcom Chewing Gum, BBC Three's unique format Murder In Successville and Sky Arts comedy short Spencer Jones's Christmas have won at the Broadcast Digital Awards 2016.
Sky 1 orders new sitcom Carters Get Rich
Tuesday 28th June 2016
Sky 1 has ordered Carters Get Rich, a new family sitcom about a teenager who sells a phone app for millions of pounds.
ITV2 to pilot panel show hosted by Rylan
Thursday 23rd June 2016
Rylan Clark-Neal is to host an ITV2 panel show pilot. Codswallop Club is described as a show "devoted to the art of bluffing".
Filming starts on Scot Squad Series 3
Wednesday 22nd June 2016
Filming has begun on the third series of Scot Squad, the spoof police documentary series broadcast on BBC Scotland.
Steven Berkoff and Mark Hamill join Man Down Series 3
Tuesday 21st June 2016
Star Wars legend Mark Hamill, movie star Steven Berkoff, and comedian Isy Suttie all join the cast of Man Down Series 3.
BBC Two orders a second series of Mum
Friday 17th June 2016
BBC Two has ordered a second series of Mum, the critically acclaimed new sitcom starring Lesley Manville and Peter Mullan.
Chris Ramsey to front Comedy Central pilot
Friday 17th June 2016
Comedy Central has ordered a pilot of a new topical comedy entertainment show hosted by stand-up comedian Chris Ramsey.