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Goodness Gracious Me to return for another special
Thursday 12th February 2015
The team behind hit sketch show Goodness Gracious Me are to reunite to make another special TV episode of the comedy.
ITV to launch new topical puppet show Newzoids
Wednesday 11th February 2015
Ahead of the General Election, ITV is to launch Newzoids, a new satirical puppet show which is being dubbed "a modern day Spitting Image".
Vic and Bob planning live comedy tour
Tuesday 10th February 2015
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer say they are planning to tour the UK with a live show later this year. They also say Shooting Stars could return one day.
Adam Buxton and Graham Linehan writing new sitcom The Cloud
Tuesday 10th February 2015
Adam Buxton and Graham Linehan are working together to write a new Channel 4 sitcom set on a spaceship.
Line-up revealed for new Greg Davies show Taskmaster
Tuesday 10th February 2015
Taskmaster, the new comedy show for channel Dave starring Greg Davies and Alex Horne, will feature guests including Frank Skinner and Tim Key.
ITV orders Benidorm Series 8
Friday 6th February 2015
ITV has ordered an 8th series of Benidorm, its hit holiday-based sitcom. 7 new episodes will be filmed later this year.
Rick Edwards to host ITV2 panel show pilot Safe Word
Thursday 5th February 2015
ITV2 is piloting Safe Word, a new panel show in which celebrity reputations are put in the hands of comedians. Rick Edwards will host.
The Office voted best TV show of the past 20 years
Wednesday 4th February 2015
The Broadcast Awards 2015 winners have been announced, with The Office named the best series of the past 20 years. Other comedy winners include BBC Three's Uncle.
Revolution Will Be Televised to deliver political special
Wednesday 4th February 2015
The team behind The Revolution Will Be Televised have filmed a political special for BBC Three called Revolution Presents: Democracy Dealers.
Transgender sitcom Boy Meets Girl begins filming
Monday 2nd February 2015
Filming has begun on BBC Two sitcom Boy Meets Girl, focusing on a transgender relationship. It will star Rebecca Root, Harry Hepple and Denise Welch.