Thursday 16th August 2012
Spy, the hit new Sky1 sitcom about a man accidentally recruited as a trainee spy, looks set to be re-made in the USA by ABC.
BBC Three has ordered Lee Nelson's Well Funny People, a new sketch vehicle for character comedian Simon Brodkin.
Wednesday 15th August 2012
Bad Education, the new sitcom written by and starring Jack Whitehall, made a strong start on BBC Three last night.
American network HBO are to pilot a US version of Getting On, the BBC Four comedy drama starring Jo Brand, Joanna Scanlan and Vicki Pepperdine.
Tuesday 14th August 2012
Henry Goodman and David Haig have been confirmed to reprise their stage roles in the new Yes, Prime Minister TV series.
Brendan O'Carroll, the star of Mrs. Brown's Boys, is to host a game show pilot for BBC One called Mrs. Brown's Celebrities.
Friday 10th August 2012
Micky Flanagan is to host a pilot episode of a new comedy clips-based show called Micky Flanagan's Awkward Family Show.
Thursday 9th August 2012
Starting on the evening of Friday 17th August, the BBC will broadcast comedy live from its Edinburgh Fringe venue from 9pm to 5am via the Red Button service.
Wednesday 1st August 2012
BBC Two has ordered another series of hit church-based sitcom Rev. However, it won't be on TV until 2014.
Tuesday 31st July 2012
Room 101, hosted by Frank Skinner, is to return to BBC One for a 13th series.
