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Reeves & Mortimer sitcom details revealed
Thursday 14th March 2013
Details of a new sitcom pilot starring comedy duo Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer have been revealed: Vic And Bob's House Of Fools.
New Vicar Of Dibley unveiled for Comic Relief
Thursday 14th March 2013
The first new installment of The Vicar Of Dibley for 6 years has been announced, a short sketch for Comic Relief 2013.
Fresh Meat and Peep Show films in development
Wednesday 13th March 2013
A film adaptation of hit comedy drama Fresh Meat is in development, whilst a Peep Show movie has also been discussed, it has been revealed.
Last Leg gets third series commission
Wednesday 13th March 2013
Topical chat show The Last Leg is to return to Channel 4 for a third series.
BBC Two lines up Dave Allen celebration night
Tuesday 12th March 2013
BBC Two is planning a celebration of sit-down stand-up comic Dave Allen, with a new documentary.
BBC developing crowd-sourced comedy pilot
Saturday 9th March 2013
The BBC Comedy department is developing Fat Pipes, an interactive online comedy pilot that utilises real-time Facebook and Twitter interactions.
Nick Helm to record TV pilot
Saturday 9th March 2013
Rising star Nick Helm is to front a new TV pilot called The Nick Helm Pilot Spectacular.
Sky cancels generation gap comedy Parents
Wednesday 6th March 2013
Sky1 sitcom Parents has been cancelled after just one series, it has been confirmed.
Lemon La Vida Loca to return to ITV2
Wednesday 6th March 2013
Comedy character Keith Lemon's spoof reality series Lemon La Vida Loca is to return to ITV2 for a second series.
Fourth Comedy Gala for O2 Arena
Wednesday 6th March 2013
A fourth annual Channel 4's Comedy Gala has been announced to take place in May, for the benefit of Great Ormond Street Hospital for children.