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More Boomers for BBC One
Friday 23rd October 2015
Boomers, the sitcom following a group of retired friends, is to return to BBC One for a Christmas special and six-part second series.
Live At The Apollo moves to BBC Two
Wednesday 21st October 2015
The BBC is moving its flagship stand-up show Live At The Apollo from BBC One to BBC Two to allow it to be "edgier".
British Comedy Awards 2015 to be delayed
Tuesday 20th October 2015
The British Comedy Awards 2015 are to be delayed until next year as discussions with a new broadcast partner have not yet been finalised.
Andy Parsons quits Mock The Week
Monday 19th October 2015
After 10 years on the show, Andy Parsons has quit his regular position on BBC Two's topical comedy show Mock The Week.
Catherine Tate considering live tour
Friday 16th October 2015
Catherine Tate has revealed she is considering her first live tour, which will feature various characters from her sketch show.
Outnumbered to return in 2016
Thursday 15th October 2015
Hit BBC sitcom Outnumbered looks set to return to screens in 2016 for a new special, co-creator Andy Hamilton has revealed.
Mitchell & Webb working on new Channel 4 sitcom
Wednesday 14th October 2015
Peep Show stars David Mitchell and Robert Webb are working on a new sitcom with Channel 4. It has the working title 'Back'.
Stephen Fry quits QI
Wednesday 14th October 2015
Stephen Fry is quitting QI at the end of the latest series, with Sandi Toksvig set to replace him as host from Series 14 (N).
Series 2 for Murder In Successville
Wednesday 14th October 2015
BBC Three has ordered a second series of hit investigative comedy hybrid show Murder In Successville.
Cradle To Grave Series 2 planned
Tuesday 13th October 2015
Danny Baker's Cradle To Grave - the comedy starring Peter Kay - looks set to return to BBC Two for a second series.