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The Fast Show stars to reunite
Wednesday 13th November 2013
The stars of The Fast Show are to reunite for a Radio 4 interview. It is also expected that BBC Two will mark the sketch show's 20th anniversary next year.
ITV orders Ant & Dec sitcom pilot
Tuesday 12th November 2013
Ant & Dec are set to star in This Is Us, a studio based sitcom pilot for ITV. The show will focus on a 'heightened version' of the duo's real lives.
Ben Elton hints that Blackadder is not finished
Monday 11th November 2013
Ben Elton, the co-writer of Blackadder, has hinted that the hit sitcom is not finished and the character could return to TV one day.
Jack Whitehall to star in Bad Education USA
Saturday 9th November 2013
Bad Education, the BBC Three sitcom set in a failing school, is to be re-made in America. Jack Whitehall will reprise his role as Alfie for the ABC network pilot.
New TV channel London Live buys 150+ hours of repeats
Friday 8th November 2013
London Live, the new TV channel launching in the capital next year, has signed rights deals that will allow it to repeat some BBC and Channel 4 comedies.
Channel 4 orders a second series of Man Down
Wednesday 6th November 2013
Channel 4 has ordered a second series of Man Down, its new sitcom written by and starring Greg Davies as a teacher with crushing character flaws.
Harry Hill to perform musical sketch for Children In Need
Wednesday 6th November 2013
Harry Hill has devised and filmed a spoof of A-Ha's classic 1985 music video to Take On Me for Children In Need 2013. Here are some pictures.
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.