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Comedy Central to pilot sitcom about student medics
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Comedy Central is to pilot a 'high-paced and raucous' new studio sitcom. Medics will follow the trials and tribulations of a group of hapless medical students.
BBC confirms another series of Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe
Tuesday 5th November 2013
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe will return for a six part series in early 2014, plus Brooker is set to broadcast his annual round-up of the year.
Catherine Tate films Children In Need 2013 sketch
Monday 4th November 2013
Catherine Tate has filmed a sketch for Children In Need 2013. Set in Holby Hospital, it features the comedian in character as Nan.
Filming begins on Series 3 of Rev
Thursday 31st October 2013
Filming has started on the third series of the award-winning BBC Two sitcom Rev. Six new episodes are being made for broadcast in early 2014.
BBC axes That Puppet Game Show and I Love My Country
Friday 25th October 2013
The BBC has no plans to make more episodes of Saturday night comedy entertainment formats That Puppet Game Show and I Love My Country.
Eddie Izzard to guest host Live At The Apollo
Thursday 24th October 2013
The 9th series of Live At The Apollo will be hosted by Eddie Izzard, Jack Dee, Sean Lock, Adam Hills, Jack Whitehall and Nina Conti.
All-star cast announced for Gangsta Granny
Thursday 24th October 2013
Julia McKenzie, Joanna Lumley, Rob Brydon and Miranda Hart will star in the TV version of David Walliams' best-selling children's novel.
Guest stars announced for Blandings Series 2
Thursday 24th October 2013
Harry Enfield and Celia Imrie will be amongst the guest stars in the second series of Blandings, with Tim Vine joining the show as Beach the butler.
Red Dwarf XI 'officially' in development
Monday 21st October 2013
A brand new eleventh series of cult-hit sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf is now in development for UKTV's Dave.
The Wrong Mans poised for Series 2 return
Wednesday 16th October 2013
Discussions about a possible second series of BBC Two comedy thriller The Wrong Mans have reportedly started.