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A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

Sky orders another three series of A League Of Their Own

Wednesday 23rd April 2014

Sky has struck a long-term deal with the producers of James Corden's sports-based panel show A League Of Their Own, keeping it on air until at least 2017.

When Miranda Met Bruce. Image shows from L to R: Miranda Hart, Bruce Forsyth

Miranda Hart tipped to host The Generation Game revival

Sunday 20th April 2014

Miranda Hart is reportedly being lined-up to host a new version of The Generation Game.

Darren Boyd

Darren Boyd stars as midwife in ITV sitcom The Delivery Man

Saturday 19th April 2014

Spy and Green Wing star Darren Boyd will play a midwife in The Delivery Man, a new sitcom pilot for ITV.

Katherine Parkinson

Katherine Parkinson to star in ITV sitcom pilot

Thursday 17th April 2014

Katherine Parkinson, Stephen Tompkinson and Ralf Little are to star as mismatched housemates in a brand new sitcom pilot for ITV.

Julia Davis

Julia Davis creates new pilot for Channel 4

Thursday 17th April 2014

Julia Davis has written and is starring in a new pilot about a breakfast TV host for Channel 4, called Morning Has Broken.

Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Dom Joly to re-make Trigger Happy TV in America again

Thursday 17th April 2014

Dom Joly is reportedly to attempt a second remake of Trigger Happy TV for American audiences.

Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Dave orders a second series of Ross Noble Freewheeling

Wednesday 16th April 2014

Ross Noble Freewheeling, the improvised comedy series which sees stand-up comedian Ross Noble travelling the UK, is to return to channel Dave.

Frankie Boyle: If I Could Reach Out Through Your TV And Strangle You I Would. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: On The Box Productions

Frankie Boyle to star in wildlife documentary sitcom pilot

Wednesday 16th April 2014

Frankie Boyle is amongst the stars talking part in a read-through for Wild Life, a new sitcom pilot about a TV documentary crew that is aiming to film wolves in Sweden.

The Michael McIntyre Chat Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

BBC orders a second series of Michael McIntyre's Chat Show

Saturday 12th April 2014

The BBC has ordered a second series of Michael McIntyre's chat show. The stand-up comedian will return to BBC One later in the year for more episodes.

Vidiots. Russell Kane

Russell Kane to host viral videos pilot

Thursday 10th April 2014

Russell Kane is to host Vidiots, a panel show pilot in which comedians compete to present the best viral video clips from around the world.

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