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Last Of The Summer Wine spin-off in development
Thursday 16th October 2014
Last Of The Summer Wine Producer and Director Alan J W Bell has filmed a spin-off pilot starring Ken Kitson and Louis Emerick as policemen Cooper and Walsh.
Doll & Em to return for a second series
Wednesday 15th October 2014
Sky Living has ordered a second series of Doll & Em, the semi-improvised sitcom starring Emily Mortimer and Dolly Wells.
Sarah Solemani and Kerry Howard reunite for BBC1 sitcom
Tuesday 14th October 2014
Him & Her stars Sarah Solemani and Kerry Howard are reuniting to write a new BBC One sitcom.
Russell Howard working on a romantic comedy
Tuesday 14th October 2014
Russell Howard has reportedly written and will star in a romantic comedy. The one-off project will also feature his sister, Kerry Howard.
The League Of Gentlemen meet to discuss a reunion
Tuesday 7th October 2014
The stars of The League Of Gentlemen have, it is believed, met for lunch to discuss the idea of reuniting to mark their 20th anniversary.
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.