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Toast Of London to return for Series 3
Monday 8th December 2014
Channel 4 has ordered a third series of Toast Of London, its hit new comedy series starring Matt Berry.
Comedy Central orders Drunk History series
Wednesday 3rd December 2014
Jimmy Carr will narrate a new Comedy Central series in which comedians get very drunk and attempt to recount stories from history.
Almost Royal to return for a second series
Monday 1st December 2014
Almost Royal, the prank show in which two British actors fool the American public into thinking they're minor royals, is to return for a second series.
Arthur Mathews developing new bailiffs sitcom
Friday 28th November 2014
Father Ted co-writer Arthur Mathews is developing a new BBC sitcom about bailiffs.
Phoenix Nights to return as a stage show
Thursday 27th November 2014
Peter Kay's much loved sitcom Phoenix Nights will return as a live stage show in January. The cast will appear for two weeks at the Manchester Arena.
My Mad Fat Diary back for third series
Wednesday 26th November 2014
Teenage comedy-drama My Mad Fat Diary, about a 16-year-old with weight and mental health problems, will return for a third series.
E4's Virtually Famous to return for two new series
Wednesday 26th November 2014
E4 has today announced that it has commissioned a further two series of its comedy panel show Virtually Famous, focusing on the world of internet celebrity.
Mayall, Miranda and Hill amongst BBC festive highlights
Tuesday 25th November 2014
The BBC has announced its Christmas comedy offerings. Amongst the shows is the end of hit sitcom Miranda and the documentary Rik Mayall: Lord Of Misrule.
Online voting launches for British Comedy Awards 2014
Monday 24th November 2014
Voting for the British Comedy Awards 2014 King or Queen category has launched. Pick from Jo Brand, Greg Davies, Lee Mack, David Mitchell, Graham Norton and Jack Whitehall.
Paddy McGuinness cast in new ITV sitcom
Wednesday 19th November 2014
Paddy McGuinness is to return to comedy acting with a role in ITV's new sitcom series about midwifes, The Delivery Man.