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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.
Comedy Central commissions I Live With Models series
Monday 17th November 2014
Comedy Central has confirmed the commission of a new studio sitcom, I Live With Models.
Taking Liberties season to include Bremner and Novak comedies
Monday 17th November 2014
The BBC has revealed its Magna Carta celebration season, to include new Horrible Histories, and new programmes from Rory Bremner, Kayvan Novak, and others.
UKTV Gold to commission five new scripted shows in 2015
Friday 14th November 2014
UKTV has announced it is increasing its investment in original scripted comedy, with a commitment to make five new shows for Gold in 2015.
John Cleese named most influential British comedy icon
Thursday 13th November 2014
John Cleese has been named as the most influential British comedy icon in a poll. David Jason was 2nd, with Rowan Atkinson 3rd.
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe gets another series
Thursday 13th November 2014
BBC Two has ordered another series of Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, and another round-up of the year from him, Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe.