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Joe Lycett

Joe Lycett to host BBC Three comedy pilot

Wednesday 5th February 2014

Stand-up comedian Joe Lycett is to host Junk, a new comic game show format for BBC Three in which comedians win bits of junk donated by the audience.

Dustin Demri-Burns

Channel 4 fast-tracks Scrotal Recall sitcom pilot to series

Tuesday 4th February 2014

Channel 4 has ordered a full series of Scrotal Recall, a sitcom about a man who must tell everyone he's slept with that he has Chlamydia.

Raised By Wolves. Image shows from L to R: Germaine Garry (Helen Monks), Caitlin Moran, Caroline Moran, Aretha Garry (Alexa Davies). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Raised By Wolves given a full series by Channel 4

Tuesday 4th February 2014

Raised By Wolves, a sitcom by Caitlin Moran and her sister, which focuses on their upbringing in Wolverhampton, has been given a full series by Channel 4.

Bob Servant. Image shows from L to R: Frank (Jonathan Watson), Bob Servant (Brian Cox). Copyright: BBC

Bob Servant to return to BBC Four for a second series

Monday 3rd February 2014

BBC Four has ordered a second series of Bob Servant Independent, its sitcom series starring Brian Cox and Jonathan Watson.

Virtually Famous. Kevin McHale. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Glee star Kevin McHale to host E4 panel show pilot

Friday 31st January 2014

Kevin McHale, the star of US series Glee, is to host a new E4 panel show pilot called Virtually Famous. Jessica Knappett and James Acaster are team captains.

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

Mackenzie Crook to star in one of BBC Four's new comedies

Friday 31st January 2014

Mackenzie Crook is to star in Detectorists, one of the new comedy series coming soon to BBC Four. Other commissions include The Walshes.

Still Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Leroy (James Baxter), Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

BBC orders full series of Still Open All Hours

Thursday 30th January 2014

BBC One has commissioned a full series of Still Open All Hours starring David Jason, following the success of the Christmas special.

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith. Copyright: BBC

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.

I'm Spazticus. Martin Dougan. Copyright: Zeitgeist Television

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

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.

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