Television
TV comedy news Page 198
James Corden revives Smithy for Sport Relief 2016
Saturday 20th February 2016
James Corden has revived his popular Gavin & Stacey character Smithy to raise money for Sport Relief 2016.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em returns for Sport Relief
Thursday 18th February 2016
Michael Crawford is set to reprise his role as the iconic Frank Spencer in a special one-off Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em sketch for Sport Relief.
Keeping Up Appearances is the BBC's most successful programme
Tuesday 16th February 2016
BBC Worldwide has revealed that 25-year old sitcom Keeping Up Appearances is the show most bought in the last 40 years by international channels.
Harry Enfield leads Royal Family comedy cast
Tuesday 16th February 2016
Harry Enfield will play Prince Charles in The Windsors, Channel 4's new comedy soap opera re-imagining the lives of the Royal Family.
Are You Being Served? to return to screens
Monday 15th February 2016
Legendary sitcom Are You Being Served? is to return to screens later this year for a brand new episode.
The Vicar Of Dibley to return as The Bishop Of Dibley?
Monday 15th February 2016
The Vicar Of Dibley could return to television. Star Dawn French has reiterated her belief that Geraldine Grainger could return to screens, as a Bishop.
The Trip To Spain to air on Sky Atlantic
Monday 15th February 2016
Series 3 of Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan comedy The Trip will be called The Trip To Spain and will be shown on Sky Atlantic.
Have I Got News For You wins special prize at Broadcast Awards
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Have I Got News For You has won special recognition at the Broadcast Awards 2016. Catastrophe, Car Share and So Awkward were amongst the prize winners.
Channel 5 orders immigration mockumentary Borderline
Wednesday 10th February 2016
Channel 5 is working on Borderline, a mockumentary series about immigration, which is described as being loosely based on shows like UK Border Force.
Rob Brydon confirms Series 3 of The Trip
Tuesday 9th February 2016
Rob Brydon has confirmed that he is reuniting with Steve Coogan to make a third series of The Trip.