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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.
Dave Gorman joins Dave TV for new series
Tuesday 2nd April 2013
Dave Gorman is to front a new series on digital channel Dave, called Modern Life Is Goodish.
All star cast revealed for David Walliams sitcom
Thursday 28th March 2013
Cast details have been revealed for David Walliams's new sitcom, Big School, including Frances De La Tour and Catherine Tate.
Sky releases more details on new sitcom Chickens
Tuesday 26th March 2013
Filming has started on new Sky1 sitcom Chickens. Barry Humphries and Sally Phillips will guest star with Simon Bird, Jonny Sweet and Joe Thomas.