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Bottom sequel Hooligan's Island scrapped
Monday 15th October 2012
The previously announced Bottom reunion, Hooligan's Island, will now not go ahead as Adrian Edmondson has walked out of the project.
Paddy McGuinness to host Channel 4 comedy show
Thursday 11th October 2012
Paddy McGuinness has signed up to present Paddy's TV Guide for Channel 4, a show looking at 'the world of bizarre television'.
Micky Flanagan to record another Channel 4 pilot
Wednesday 10th October 2012
Stand-up comic Micky Flanagan is to host another Channel 4 pilot. In Micky Flanagan: The Man From Uncool people will discuss cringe-worthy episodes in their lives.
Full details announced for new Sky Atlantic series Common People
Wednesday 10th October 2012
Johnny Vegas, Katy Brand, Jessica Hynes and Simon Day are amongst the comic actors appearing in the new Sky Atlantic series Common People.
Detail confirmed for new James Corden comedy The Wrong Mans
Tuesday 9th October 2012
The BBC has confirmed details of James Corden's next comedy project, a thriller alongside Horrible Histories and Spy star Mathew Baynton.
Shameless to end after 11 series
Tuesday 9th October 2012
Shameless, Channel 4's long-running comedy drama set on a council estate, is to end next year after 11 series.
Red Dwarf returns with 1.5 million viewers
Friday 5th October 2012
Cult sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf returned to screens last night for its long-awaited tenth series with 1.5 million viewers.
Sue Johnston comedy Lapland gets full series
Thursday 4th October 2012
BBC One has ordered six more episodes of Lapland, following the ratings success of the one-off festive special.
BBC orders sketch series from The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek
Wednesday 3rd October 2012
The BBC has ordered a new TV series starring the popular live sketch group The Ginge, The Geordie & The Geek.
BBC to pilot studio sitcom from Charlie Baker
Tuesday 2nd October 2012
Stand-up comic Charlie Baker has written The Home Office, a sitcom about a man trying to setup a business working from home.