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Contestants call goes out for a Miranda Hart show
Tuesday 7th October 2014
Auditions for contestants to take part in a BBC One show hosted by Miranda Hart are being organised. The format has not been named but it is thought to be The Generation Game.
Harry Hill to star as Professor Branestawm in BBC comedy
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Harry Hill is to star in Professor Branestawm, a BBC One family comedy drama adapted by Charlie Higson from Norman Hunter's classic children's books.
Comedy Central working on UK version of Drunk History
Tuesday 30th September 2014
Comedy Central UK is to pilot a British re-make of hit American comedy format Drunk History. Jimmy Carr will provide the voice over.
ITV developing Ann Summers comedy
Thursday 25th September 2014
ITV is developing Good Vibrations, a TV comedy based on the autobiography by Ann Summers boss Jacqueline Gold.
Jason Manford to host new ITV comedy game show Bring Me Sunshine
Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Comedian Jason Manford is to host a new ITV comedy game show in which couples will fight to win a holiday.
The Revolution Will Be Televised takes on America
Friday 19th September 2014
Hit BBC Three satirical prank show The Revolution Will Be Televised returns to screens in October, and has now taken on the American establishment.
Alex Horne and Greg Davies star in new show Taskmaster
Friday 19th September 2014
Alex Horne and Greg Davies will star in Taskmaster, a new show for channel Dave in which comedian guests have to undertake various challenges.
Peter Kay to star in Danny Baker's comedy?
Friday 19th September 2014
A newspaper report suggests Peter Kay will play the father in Danny Baker's Cradle To Grave comedy drama.
Toast Of London wins prestigious Rose d'Or award
Thursday 18th September 2014
Matt Berry's Channel 4 sitcom Toast Of London has won the sitcom award at the prestigious international Rose d'Or Awards. Bridget Christie won in the radio category.
Alexander Armstrong and Kevin Eldon star in new Danger Mouse
Thursday 18th September 2014
Alexander Armstrong, Kevin Eldon and Dave Lamb will voice the new series of Danger Mouse, due on CBBC next year.