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Channel 4 comedy spending to rise in 2014 after 2013 drop
Thursday 8th May 2014
After a fall in 2013, 2014 will see a rise in comedy spending by Channel 4, according to the corporation's annual report.
Micky Flanagan to tour France on a bicycle for Sky series
Thursday 8th May 2014
Micky Flanagan is to present a four-part documentary series for Sky1 in which he cycles around France with his friend.
Brian Pern promoted to BBC Two for second series
Wednesday 7th May 2014
The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern, starring Simon Day, is to return for a second series, with the show moving to the more high-profile BBC Two.
Jack Carroll to join David Walliams sitcom Big School
Monday 5th May 2014
Britain's Got Talent star Jack Carroll is joining the cast of Big School, David Walliams's BBC sitcom. Jimmy Akingbola and Morgana Robinson also join the show.
Miranda Richardson and Anna Chancellor star as Mapp And Lucia
Thursday 1st May 2014
Miranda Richardson and Anna Chancellor are to star in Mapp And Lucia, Steve Pemberton's BBC adaptation of the EF Benson stories.
BBC Three orders new pilot Murder In Successville
Thursday 1st May 2014
BBC Three is working on a pilot episode of Murder In Successville, a hybrid comedy, entertainment and murder mystery show.
Adam Sandler developing Hebburn in America
Wednesday 30th April 2014
BBC Two sitcom Hebburn is being adapted for the USA by Adam Sandler's production company, whilst writer Jason Cook has new projects for the sitcom's cast.
Channel 4 orders more 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Tuesday 29th April 2014
Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are due to play another six episodes of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown as Channel 4 has ordered another series.
Jack Whitehall's Backchat to return for new specials
Monday 28th April 2014
Backchat, the comic BBC Three chat show hosted by Jack Whitehall and his dad, is to return for a number of summer specials.
The Revolution Will Be Televised gets a 3rd series
Saturday 26th April 2014
Jolyon Rubinstein and Heydon Prowse will return for a third series of BBC Three's award-winning political prank show The Revolution Will Be Televised.