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BBC to pilot three comedies at Salford Sitcom Showcase 2014
Thursday 27th February 2014
The BBC is to trial three comedy pilots - The Neighbourhood, Welcome Home and Tools - at the Salford Sitcom Showcase in March.
Jack Whitehall to end Bad Education after Series 3
Tuesday 25th February 2014
Jack Whitehall has revealed he plans to end his hit school-based sitcom Bad Education after the next run, saying "I think three series is probably enough".
Channel 4's Comedy Gala to return for a 5th year
Monday 24th February 2014
Michael McIntyre, Lee Evans, Jo Brand, Jack Dee and Alan Carr will be amongst the stars of Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2014 in May.
ITV4 to launch animated football sitcom Warren United
Monday 24th February 2014
ITV4 is launching Warren United, an animated sitcom about a father who is a devoted football fan. Stars include Darren Boyd and Johnny Vegas.
Rhod Gilbert to host new panel show pilot
Friday 21st February 2014
Rhod Gilbert will host I Know Best, a new comedy panel show pilot in which the audience must try to guess if the guests are lying or not.
Mrs Brown's Boys cartoon confirmed
Friday 21st February 2014
A cartoon version of Mrs Brown's Boys is set to go into production this summer, with the cast of the hit sitcom recording their voices in front of a live audience.
Chris Morris joins Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle Series 3
Wednesday 19th February 2014
Stewart Lee will be interviewed by Chris Morris during the third series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, starting next week.
BBC Three orders Series 2 of new sitcom Uncle
Monday 17th February 2014
Uncle, the sitcom starring Nick Helm as an out-of-work slacker who must look after his 12-year-old nephew, has been given a second series by BBC Three.
New TV station London Live orders a raft of comedy shows
Friday 14th February 2014
London Live, the new Freeview based channel launching in the capital, has ordered a notable number of new comedy series and pilots.
Alan Davies to host new chat show on Dave
Thursday 13th February 2014
QI star Alan Davies has been signed up to host a new chat show on channel Dave. The format will see him sitting around a table and talking to other comedians.