Monday 7th December 2015
The BBC has announced a major new comedy. Upstart Crow, written by Ben Elton, will focus on William Shakespeare. The cast includes David Mitchell and Harry Enfield.
ITV2 has ordered another series of The Almost Impossible Game Show. Comedy duo The Rubberbandits will once again provide the anarchic commentary.
Thursday 3rd December 2015
BBC Three's Uncle is to return for a third series, starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillott.
ITV is making Brief Encounters, a six-part comedy drama based on the autobiography of Ann Summers lingerie boss Jacqueline Gold.
E4 has ordered a second series of Chewing Gum, the new sitcom set on a London estate written by and starring Michaela Coel.
Thursday 26th November 2015
BBC Two has announced Insert Name Here, a new panel show. Sue Perkins will host, with Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe acting as team captains.
Wednesday 25th November 2015
John Cleese is to oversee the first official Fawlty Towers stage adaptation. Fawlty Towers - Live on Stage will launch in Australia in August 2016.
Sky Arts is making 12 scripted comedy shorts for Christmas featuring up-and-coming comedians. Stars include Nish Kumar, Limmy and Twisted Loaf.
Thursday 19th November 2015
Hit ITV comedy drama Cold Feet is to return for a brand new sixth series, it has been confirmed. James Nesbitt, Robert Bathurst, Hermione Norris, John Thomson, and Fay Ripley will reprise their roles.
Wednesday 18th November 2015
Car Share, Catastrophe, Detectorists, Inside No. 9, The Keith Lemon Sketch Show and People Just Do Nothing are amongst the nominees for the Broadcast Awards 2016.
