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Sky Atlantic brings Set List stand-up format to TV
Monday 25th June 2012
Sky Atlantic is bringing Set List, a stand-up comedy format in which comedians must improvise routines based on a list of topics, to television.
BBC Three ratings continue to slide
Monday 25th June 2012
The fortunes of BBC Three appear to be on a downward spiral, with new comedies Dead Boss and Live At The Electric struggling to achieve an audience.
Sky confirm raft of new and returning comedies
Friday 22nd June 2012
Sky has ordered more episodes of Moone Boy and A Touch Of Cloth, before the first episodes have even aired. Other commissions include another series of Starlings.
Greg Davies pens Channel 4 sitcom pilot
Friday 22nd June 2012
Inbetweeners star Greg Davies has penned his own sitcom pilot for Channel 4, entitled Man Down. He will star alongside a number of other big comedy names.
ITV2 developing sitcom set in ancient Rome
Thursday 21st June 2012
ITV2 is developing Plebs, a new series set in ancient Rome which it hopes will become a 'channel-defining sitcom' like The Inbetweeners is for E4.
10 O'Clock Live set to return for a third series
Wednesday 20th June 2012
Reports suggest that 10 O'Clock Live, Channel 4's topical satire show, is being lined up for another series.
Kevin Eldon gets own BBC Two series
Monday 18th June 2012
Acclaimed British comedy stalwart Kevin Eldon has been awarded his own comedy series on BBC Two, to be broadcast in 2013.
C4 announces 30 hours & 11 new shows for 'Funny Fortnight'
Friday 15th June 2012
Channel 4 has announced a raft of new pilots, including brand new shows from stars including Harry Hill, Frankie Boyle and Vic & Bob.
E4 to screen live promo to launch The Midnight Beast
Thursday 14th June 2012
E4 is to screen an ambitious live musical stunt to promote The Midnight Beast, a new sitcom that is launching on the channel.
Comic Strip return with new film for GOLD
Thursday 14th June 2012
Best known for its long runs on Channel 4, irregular spoof and satire series The Comic Strip Presents... will return with a 30th anniversary film this year, on GOLD.