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Filming starts on new Sky comedy series After Hours

Monday 23rd June 2014

Sky1 has ordered After Hours, a new comedy series about an 18 year-old who has his heart broken. The cast includes Ardal O'Hanlon, Jaime Winstone and John Thomson.

Pompidou. Image shows from L to R: Hove (Alex Macqueen), Pompidou (Matt Lucas). Copyright: John Stanley Productions

Filming begins on Matt Lucas series Pompidou

Tuesday 17th June 2014

Filming has begun on Pompidou, the new prime-time visual comedy series created by and starring Matt Lucas.

Dave's One Night Stand. Milton Jones. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Milton Jones developing shop sitcom for the BBC

Saturday 14th June 2014

Stand-up comedian Milton Jones is developing a sitcom for the BBC. The show will feature Milton, and a character playing his father, running a budget shop.

The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, Simon Munnery, David Kay, Paul Sinha, Bridget Christie, Stewart Lee. Copyright: Comedy Central

Line-up for The Alternative Comedy Experience 2 announced

Wednesday 11th June 2014

Kevin Eldon and Susan Calman are amongst the comedians involved in the second series of The Alternative Comedy Experience, which starts on Comedy Central in July.

Ambassadors. Image shows from L to R: Neil Tilly (Robert Webb), Keith Davis (David Mitchell). Copyright: Big Talk Productions / That Mitchell & Webb Company

Mitchell & Webb's Ambassadors to return as a drama?

Tuesday 10th June 2014

Reports suggest Ambassadors, the series starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb, could return for a second series - but as a straight drama.

Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: Channel X / Lola Entertainment

Filming starts on Mackenzie Crook sitcom Detectorists

Monday 9th June 2014

Filming has now started on Detectorists, a new sitcom written and directed by The Office star Mackenzie Crook.

Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Mr Rock (Henry Winkler), Hank Zipzer (Nick James). Copyright: Kindle Entertainment

Hank Zipzer gets a second series on CBBC

Monday 9th June 2014

CBBC has ordered a second series of Hank Zipzer, the comedy drama created by and starring Happy Days actor Henry Winkler.

Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News moves to BBC Two

Monday 9th June 2014

Russell Howard's hit topical comedy show Russell Howard's Good News is moving to the more high profile BBC Two channel.

Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges gets three BBC One specials

Friday 6th June 2014

Scottish stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges will host three new BBC One specials this year, marking the Commonwealth Games and the Scottish independence referendum.

Gloomsbury. Vera Sackcloth-Vest (Miriam Margolyes). Copyright: Little Brother Productions

Miriam Margolyes amongst new staff for Trollied

Friday 6th June 2014

Miriam Margolyes, Stephen Tompkinson, Aisling Bea and Jack Carroll are joining the cast of Sky1 sitcom Trollied. Series 4 is filmed this summer.

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