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BBC Three announce new Greg Davies comedy Cuckoo
Tuesday 12th June 2012
BBC Three have announced details about Cuckoo, a new sitcom starring Greg Davies and American star Andy Samberg.
Britain Unzipped will return to BBC Three
Monday 11th June 2012
BBC Three has ordered a second series of popular comedy entertainment format Britain Unzipped, hosted by Russell Kane and Greg James.
Stewart Lee to curate new Comedy Central stand-up showcase
Thursday 7th June 2012
Stewart Lee is to curate a new stand-up showcase series for Comedy Central called The Alternative Comedy Experience.
UKTV GOLD to show never-seen-before Morecambe & Wise footage
Thursday 7th June 2012
Digital channel GOLD has ordered Bring Me Morecambe And Wise, a documentary series which will feature never seen before sketches from the double-act.
John Bishop to host Sky series focusing on jokes
Thursday 7th June 2012
John Bishop is to present a ten-part series for Sky1 called John Bishop's Only Joking, in which comics and members of the public tell their favourite jokes.
E4 commissions prank show targeting celebrities
Wednesday 6th June 2012
E4 has commissioned Lee Kern's Celebrity Bedlam, a new prank show series in which Lee Kern attempts to get celebrities to believe outlandish set-ups.
Matt Lucas Awards recommissioned by BBC One
Friday 1st June 2012
BBC One has ordered a second series of spoof awards show The Matt Lucas Awards.
Comedy Republic shorts series ordered by Sky Atlantic
Thursday 31st May 2012
Sky Atlantic has ordered a new series of 11-minute comedy shorts from production company Baby Cow, under the title Comedy Republic.
New Jonathan Creek mystery for Christmas
Tuesday 29th May 2012
BBC One has ordered a brand new Jonathan Creek mystery for broadcast this Christmas, starring Alan Davies in the title role.
Dirk Gently axed by BBC Four
Monday 28th May 2012
BBC Four will not make another series of Dirk Gently, the modern adaptation of Douglas Adams' detective series starring Stephen Mangan and Darren Boyd.