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Tracey Ullman's Show. Tracey Ullman. Copyright: BBC / Allan McKeown Presents

Tracey Ullman's Show set to return for Series 2

Wednesday 13th January 2016

Tracey Ullman's Show looks set to return for a second series, with both the BBC and the star reportedly having agreed to the principle of making more.

James Corden

BBC Two to develop new topical comedy format

Thursday 7th January 2016

BBC Two is looking for a new topical comedy variety format, with Saturday Night Live and The 11 O'Clock Show amongst the programmes named as inspiration.

It's Not Rocket Science. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Rachel Riley

Ben Miller, Romesh Ranganathan & Rachel Riley get ITV show

Monday 4th January 2016

It's Not Rocket Science, a new entertaining science show hosted by Romesh Ranganathan, Rachel Riley and Ben Miller, is coming to ITV.

Sunny D. Image shows from L to R: Nicola (Sasha Frost), Dane (Dane Baptiste), Kadean (Gbemisola Ikumelo), Gloria (Liz Hume-Dawson), Lawrence (Don Warrington). Copyright: BBC

Sunny D gets a full series

Monday 21st December 2015

Sunny D, the sitcom pilot written by and starring comedian Dane Baptiste, has been given a full series by BBC Three.

Vicious. Image shows from L to R: Violet (Frances de la Tour), Freddie (Ian McKellen), Mason (Philip Voss), Stuart (Derek Jacobi), Penelope (Marcia Warren), Ash (Iwan Rheon). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy / Kudos Productions

Vicious to return for new special

Friday 18th December 2015

Ian McKellen, Derek Jacobi and Frances De La Tour are to return to ITV for a special episode of audience sitcom Vicious.

Josh. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (Jack Dee), Kate (Beattie Edmondson), Josh (Josh Widdicombe), Owen (Elis James). Copyright: BBC

BBC Three orders another series of Josh

Wednesday 16th December 2015

BBC Three has ordered a second series of Josh, the sitcom about three flatmates centred around stand-up star Josh Widdicombe.

Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Lee Mack confirms Not Going Out sequel plans

Wednesday 16th December 2015

A family-centric sequel to hit BBC One sitcom Not Going Out is in development, Lee Mack has confirmed.

The Royal Family

Channel 4 to make spoof Royal Family soap opera

Wednesday 16th December 2015

Channel 4 is making The Windsors, a "comedy soap opera". The show, from the writers of Star Stories, follows the imagined lives and loves of the Royal family.

Morgana Robinson

New sketch show for Morgana Robinson

Tuesday 15th December 2015

Morgana Robinson's new sketch show of impressions for BBC Two has been ordered for a full series.

Camping. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Rufus Jones), Fay (Julia Davis), Archie (Oaklee Pendergast), Robin (Steve Pemberton), Fiona (Vicki Pepperdine), Adam (Jonathan Cake), Kerry (Elizabeth Berrington), Davey (Shaun Aylward). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Julia Davis creates new comedy series Robin's Test

Monday 14th December 2015

Julia Davis has created a new six-part comedy series for Sky Atlantic. Robin's Test focuses on three couples on a camping holiday.

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