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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.
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.