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Russell Howard is writing a film
Monday 22nd April 2013
Russell Howard is in the early stages of co-writing a film about 'a man who falls in love with his family again'. He is also set to announce a new stand-up tour.
Brian Belo to star in comedy pilot about reality TV
Tuesday 16th April 2013
Big Brother star Brian Belo is co-writing and will star in Team Panache, a comedy drama pilot set in the world of reality television.
Hugh Dennis to host 'Blow A Billion' pilot for channel Dave
Friday 12th April 2013
Hugh Dennis is to host the pilot episode of Blow A Billion, a comedy entertainment pilot for UKTV Dave in which a guest outlines how they'd spend a billion pounds.
ITV announces the details of Series 6 of Benidorm
Friday 12th April 2013
A sixth series of ITV's hit holiday-based sitcom Benidorm is currently being filmed in Spain, and details have now been released about the new series.
Sky orders 14-part entertainment series hosted by Lee Mack
Thursday 11th April 2013
Sky has commissioned a 14-part series of Duck Quacks Don't Echo, a new entertainment series hosted by Lee Mack.
Alan Carr signs £4 million deal to stay with Channel 4 till 2015
Thursday 11th April 2013
Alan Carr has signed a new Channel 4 deal valued at £4 million. It will see him continue to present Chatty Man until at least 2015, and create a sitcom pilot.
ITV orders Vicious Christmas special before series has started
Wednesday 10th April 2013
ITV has demonstrated its confidence in new sitcom Vicious by ordering a Christmas special before the series has been seen by viewers.
Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe to return to Sky Arts
Tuesday 9th April 2013
Mad Men star Jon Hamm and Harry Potter lead Daniel Radcliffe are to return to Sky Arts for a second series of A Young Doctor's Notebook.
BAFTA TV Awards 2013 nominations announced
Tuesday 9th April 2013
The nominations for the 2013 BAFTA TV Awards have been announced. Sarah Millican, Graham Norton and Alan Carr are amongst the 29 comedy-related nominations.
Not Going Out gets seventh series & Christmas specials
Friday 5th April 2013
Lee Mack has confirmed that Not Going Out will return for a seventh series, and two Christmas specials.