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'The Unofficial Science Of...' returns with Die Hard and Indiana Jones
Monday 23rd October 2023
Sky Max has ordered two more episodes of The Unofficial Science Of..., the format in which comedians investigate the stunts in famous films. Chris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry look at Die Hard and Greg James and Maisie Adam take on Indiana Jones.
Rhod Gilbert to host Stand Up To Cancer comedy roast
Monday 23rd October 2023
Rhod Gilbert will present Channel 4 special The Comedy Roast For SU2C. The network will also air Rhod Gilbert: A Pain In The Neck, a documentary about the comedian's battle with cancer.
Sue Johnston and Robert Lindsay join Generation Z cast
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Channel 4 has revealed a selection of first-look images alongside the cast joining Ben Wheatley's apocalyptic comedy drama Generation Z.
The Skewer debuts screen version
Tuesday 17th October 2023
Radio 4's satirical comedy format The Skewer has launched an 18 minute animated short film to tie in with its tenth series.
Two missing Till Death Us Do Part episodes found
Thursday 12th October 2023
Two more missing episodes of the landmark BBC sitcom Till Death Us Do Part have been found.
Mike Yarwood's daughters front documentary about his career
Thursday 12th October 2023
Mike Yarwood: Thank You For The Laughs will air on Channel 5 on Saturday 21st October. The 90 minute special sees the impressionist's two daughters examining his rise to fame and his sudden exit from public life.
Jack Whitehall returning to Bad Education for festive musical episode
Thursday 5th October 2023
Jack Whitehall is returning to Bad Education for a musical episode this Christmas, featuring original songs and dancing, with Strictly Come Dancing star Layton Williams centre stage.
Man About The House stars reunite for documentary
Wednesday 4th October 2023
The stars of hit 1970s sitcom Man About The House have reunited to take part in a new documentary about the comedy for Channel 5.
Brassic Series 6 now filming
Wednesday 4th October 2023
Filming has started on the sixth series of Brassic, Sky's hit comedy drama about a group of friends living in Lancashire.
'LOL: Last One Laughing' set for UK version
Wednesday 4th October 2023
Amazon is reportedly planning a UK version of LOL: Last One Laughing, the TV format in which comedians must try to make each other laugh.