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New sitcom Fried gets a series on BBC Three
Thursday 21st August 2014
Fried, a BBC Comedy Feeds sitcom pilot set in a low-rent fast food chain shop, has been given a full series by BBC Three.
BBC Three orders a full series of Josh
Thursday 21st August 2014
BBC Three has ordered a full series of Josh, the sitcom starring and co-written by Josh Widdicombe. The cast also includes Jack Dee.
Harry Hill confirmed as Stars In Their Eyes host
Thursday 21st August 2014
Harry Hill will host a reboot of singing show Stars In Their Eyes. ITV confirms it is also looking to commission more comedy shows.
Sketch group WitTank get E4 sitcom pilot
Wednesday 20th August 2014
BBC working on hybrid comedy format examining family life
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Outnumbered star Hugh Dennis is to appear in You Should See My Family, a hybrid comedy format examining family life in the UK.
Adam Hills panel show to be piloted by Channel 4
Wednesday 20th August 2014
Channel 4 are to pilot a new panel show hosted by Adam Hills. Welcome To My World will ask guests re-create Earth in the way they would like it to be.
Harry Hill working on BBC One project
Monday 18th August 2014
Harry Hill, who is expected to be confirmed as the host of ITV's Stars In Their Eyes soon, is reportedly working on a scripted comedy show for the BBC.
BBC reiterates Miranda Hart Generation Game plans
Sunday 17th August 2014
The BBC has clarified that it is still keenly working with Miranda Hart on a possible revival of classic game show The Generation Game.
ITV to revive Sunday Night At The London Palladium
Friday 15th August 2014
Jimmy Carr, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, Jack Whitehall and Rob Brydon are amongst the stars due to take part in ITV's revival of Sunday Night At The London Palladium.
Channel 4 to air Scottish independence mockumentary
Wednesday 13th August 2014
Channel 4 is to screen Scotland In A Day, a one-off mockumentary tied to the Scottish Independence poll. You can be in it too.