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Channel Dave announces new comedy, Spending Dave's Money
Tuesday 24th September 2013
Channel Dave has announced Spending Dave's Money, a travel show in comedians try to spend £10,000 in 24 hours whilst sticking to a strict set of rules.
Limmy's Show to return for final special
Sunday 22nd September 2013
Limmy's Show!, Brian Limond's BBC Scotland sketch series, is to return for a final special at Christmas, potentially alongside new Rab C Nesbitt.
Catherine Tate to perform as 'Nan' again
Saturday 21st September 2013
Catherine Tate is to return to performing her sweary grandmother character for a new TV recording called Nan.
Fonz star creates CBBC comedy drama Hank Zipzer
Thursday 19th September 2013
Henry Winkler, aka Happy Days' The Fonz is to feature in a new CBBC comedy drama based on his own book series, Hank Zipzer: The World's Greatest Underachiever.
Joe Wilkinson and Brian Gittins comedy format piloted
Friday 13th September 2013
King Boussana's Brain Game, a 'ridiculous game show' hosted by Joe Wilkinson and Brian Gittins, will be piloted in October.
CBBC commissions panel show for kids
Monday 9th September 2013
CBBC has commissioned The Dog Ate My Homework, a panel show hosted by stand-up comedian Iain Stirling.
Jack Whitehall's Bad Education a hit on BBC iPlayer
Wednesday 4th September 2013
The BBC has revealed that Jack Whitehall's sitcom Bad Education received an impressive 1.5 million requests on the iPlayer ahead of its TV broadcast.
Comedy stars line up for Channel 4's 80s Night
Tuesday 3rd September 2013
Channel 4 has scheduled a weekend of 1980s themed programming involving comedians including Jimmy Carr, Alan Carr and Adam Hills.
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe to return
Friday 30th August 2013
BBC Two has ordered a second series of Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe, British Comedy Guide has learned.
Alison Steadman to star in Grey Mates sitcom pilot
Friday 30th August 2013
Gavin & Stacey star Alison Steadman is attached to a new TV comedy project called Grey Mates.