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BBC Two orders second series of Inside No. 9
Wednesday 29th January 2014
The BBC has ordered a second series of Inside No. 9, the new comedy from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, before the first series has even started.
BBC Three to pilot comedy gameshow
Wednesday 29th January 2014
BBC Three is working on a new comedy game show pilot which focuses on disability. Hosted by Martin Dougan, the show removes 'sense' or 'ability' from guests.
BBC Scotland to pilot mountain rescue sitcom
Wednesday 29th January 2014
BBC Scotland is to pilot a studio audience sitcom called Mountain Men. The comedy will focus on a team of mountain rescue volunteers.
Channel Dave gives Dave Gorman two more series
Monday 27th January 2014
Channel Dave has ordered two extended length new series of the stand-up show Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish.
BBC wants more League Of Gentlemen but stars are too busy
Friday 24th January 2014
It has been revealed that the BBC have approached The League Of Gentlemen to make more of their cult TV series, but the stars are too busy.
E4 orders parallel universe comedy drama pilot
Thursday 23rd January 2014
E4 has ordered a pilot episode of ALT, a comedy drama about two friends in their 20s who find themselves transported to a parallel universe.
Rowan Atkinson working on new animated Mr Bean series
Wednesday 22nd January 2014
Rowan Atkinson is reportedly working on reviving hit comedy character Mr Bean for a new animated sitcom series.
Alan Davies to host Winter Olympics TV comedy show
Tuesday 21st January 2014
Alan Davies is to host a comedy show about the Winter Olympics. Alan Davies Après-Ski will launch on BBC Two when the Games start.
David Beckham to appear in Only Fools And Horses sketch
Tuesday 21st January 2014
Football star David Beckham is to appear in the new Only Fools And Horses sketch filmed for Sport Relief.
Red Dwarf XI currently being written
Wednesday 15th January 2014
Red Dwarf star Danny John-Jules has confirmed that Series 11 of the sci-fi sitcom is now being written by Doug Naylor.