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Cuckoo returns with 2 more series
Monday 4th April 2016
Hit BBC Three sitcom Cuckoo has been recommissioned for a further two series, taking it to at least five series in length. All the cast are due to return for the new runs.
Sean Bean to star in new E4 comedy Wasted
Monday 4th April 2016
The cast has been announced for new E4 sitcom Wasted. Danny Kirrane, Dylan Edwards, Gwyneth Keyworth and Rose Reynolds are to star, with Sean Bean.
Barry Humphries to present An OAP's Guide To Britain
Friday 1st April 2016
Barry Humphries, the actor behind the character Dame Edna Everage, is to present a Channel 4 series called An OAP's Guide To Britain.
Alan Partridge to present new 'documentary' Scissored Isle
Thursday 31st March 2016
Steve Coogan is to return to the character of Alan Partridge in a new one-off comic documentary, Alan Partridge's Scissored Isle.
Cast confirmed for new version of Porridge
Thursday 31st March 2016
Kevin Bishop has been confirmed as the lead actor in the new version of Porridge. The cast list also includes Mark Bonnar, Ralph Ineson and Dave Hill.
Peter Kay's Car Share leads BAFTA TV Awards comedy nominations
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Car Share leads the comedy related nominations in the 2016 BAFTA Television Awards shortlists. Other nominations include Chewing Gum, Peep Show and People Just Do Nothing.
Lost Sitcoms announce Steptoe & Son, Alf Garnett and Hancock casts
Tuesday 29th March 2016
BBC Four has announced the casting for The Lost Sitcoms. Jeff Rawle and Ed Coleman will star in Steptoe And Son, whilst Simon Day will play Alf Garnett.
Not Going Out to return for Series 8
Thursday 24th March 2016
Lee Mack's hit sitcom Not Going Out is to return for an eighth series.
Scrotal Recall to return... on Netflix
Wednesday 23rd March 2016
The sitcom Scrotal Recall is to return for a second series... but it will move from Channel 4 to Netflix.
Catastrophe and Chewing Gum both win multiple RTS Awards
Tuesday 22nd March 2016
Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, and Chewing Gum creator Michaela Coel, both won in two categories at the Royal Television Society awards.