Monday 15th July 2013
Rufus Hound is to host Name That Toon, a Channel 4 panel show pilot that makes use of cutting edge CGI motion-capture technology.
Tuesday 9th July 2013
Hit 1990s sitcoms Absolutely Fabulous and The Royle Family may return for more specials, whilst Jennifer Saunders] is developing a new BBC comedy.
Channel 4 has ordered a full series of the hybrid format in which 8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars play words and numbers game Countdown.
The BBC has cancelled a variety of sitcoms, including The Wright Way and Getting On, whilst commissioner Shane Allen has warned against Twitter reactions.
BBC Four has ordered a six-part sitcom series called Puppy Love. The show is written by and will star Joanna Scanlan and Vicki Pepperdine.
After the broadcast of just one episode, BBC Two has announced the recommission of new sitcom Count Arthur Strong.
Friday 5th July 2013
Horrible Histories is to return to screens after its final, fifth series this summer, with themed special episodes.
Wednesday 3rd July 2013
The Revolution Will Be Televised and Plebs have each won at the Broadcast Digital Awards 2013.
Tuesday 2nd July 2013
Sky is continuing its comedy investment push, with a comedy created by Sheridan Smith the latest in development.
Off Their Rockers, the ITV hidden camera show involving OAPs pranking members of the public, has been given a second series.
