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BBC Three confirms The Revolution Will Be Televised 2
Thursday 7th February 2013
BBC Three has confirmed it has ordered a second series of political prank show The Revolution Will Be Televised.
New kids' comedy Strange Hill High recommissioned
Tuesday 5th February 2013
The BBC has ordered a second series of new childrens' animated comedy series Strange Hill High, before the first has even broadcast.
Second series for BBC Three's Cuckoo?
Tuesday 5th February 2013
BBC Three sitcom Cuckoo has been recommissioned for a second series, according to co-star Tyger Drew-Honey.
Cardinal Burns in double Broadcast Awards win
Thursday 31st January 2013
E4 sketch show Cardinal Burns has picked up two gongs at Broadcast magazine's annual awards ceremony.
More Christmas specials ordered for Mrs. Brown's Boys
Wednesday 30th January 2013
Following speculation of a possible fourth series of the hit sitcom, BBC One has commissioned two Mrs. Brown's Boys Christmas specials.
ITV to pilot stand-up panel show Battle Of The Ages
Wednesday 30th January 2013
ITV has ordered a pilot episode of Battle Of The Ages, a comedy show that pits different generations of stand-up comedians against each other.
Gervais pledges to produce Derek Series 2 without TV networks
Tuesday 29th January 2013
Ricky Gervais has said he'll make a second series of comedy drama Derek, "whether Channel 4 wants it or not".
Miranda & Mrs. Brown's Boys highest rated sitcoms for years
Tuesday 29th January 2013
The 3rd series of Miranda ended with more than 7 million viewers, but was still beaten by Mrs. Brown's Boys. Fans may have to wait till 2015 for new series though.
Alexander Armstrong to host ITV panel show pilot
Tuesday 29th January 2013
Alexander Armstrong is to host a new panel show pilot for ITV called You Couldn't Make It Up.
Jo Brand, Jonathan Ross & Jason Manford for new ITV panel show
Tuesday 29th January 2013
Jo Brand, Jonathan Ross and Jason Manford are to star in the pilot episode of Oh What A Week!, a new topical panel show for ITV1.