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British Comedy Awards 2012 - Full Results
Wednesday 12th December 2012
The British Comedy Awards 2012 has taken place, with Jack Whitehall named King of Comedy and Hunderby picking up two gongs. This story contains videos.
Some Girls to return for a second series
Wednesday 12th December 2012
BBC Three sitcom Some Girls is set to return to the station for a second series.
Only Fools And Horses USA project axed
Tuesday 11th December 2012
The American re-make of Only Fools And Horses has been stopped, as TV network ABC has passed on the second pilot.
BBC orders second series of Last Tango In Halifax
Monday 10th December 2012
With the first series of comedy drama Last Tango In Halifax attracting over 6 million viewers a week, BBC One has confirmed it has already ordered a second series.
BBC One axes Me And Mrs Jones
Monday 10th December 2012
Romantic sitcom Me And Mrs Jones has been axed by BBC One bosses after just one series.
UKTV Dave orders undercover policeman pilot
Monday 10th December 2012
Digital channel Dave has ordered a pilot episode of Undercover, a sitcom pilot about a police officer who infiltrates a gangster family.
Peter Kay hints Phoenix Nights could return
Thursday 6th December 2012
Peter Kay has hinted that his hit Channel 4 sitcom Phoenix Nights could return for a third series, saying he'd love to play Brian Potter again.
Guest stars announced for second series of This Is Jinsy
Thursday 6th December 2012
Stephen Fry, Olivia Colman, Rob Brydon, Dame Eileen Atkins and Sir Derek Jacobi will be amongst the guest stars in the second series of Sky Atlantic's This Is Jinsy.
BBC One confirms new Jonathan Creek detail
Wednesday 5th December 2012
The BBC has confirmed detail of a new episode of Jonathan Creek, in production for Easter 2013.
Chris Packham to host comedy panel show pilot about wildlife
Tuesday 4th December 2012
Wildlife presenter Chris Packham is to host Nevermind The Woodcocks, a Radio 4 comedy panel show pilot based around the topic of nature.