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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.
Daniel Radcliffe & Jon Hamm join Sky Arts comedy
Saturday 29th September 2012
Jon Hamm, the star of hit US drama Mad Men, and Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe, are starring in a new comedy series for Sky Arts.
Citizen Khan gets a second series
Thursday 27th September 2012
Citizen Khan, the BBC One sitcom about a Muslim family created by Adil Ray, has been given a second series.
Hugh Bonneville to star in David Walliams' comedy Mr Stink
Friday 21st September 2012
Twenty Twelve and Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville is to take on the lead role in David Walliams' comedy Mr Stink.
Jack Whitehall to host new panel and chat show pilots
Friday 21st September 2012
Jack Whitehall has signed up to pilot two new TV formats: a music-based panel show for E4, and a chat show pilot co-starring his father.