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Derek. Image shows from L to R: Dougie (Karl Pilkington), Derek (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: Derek Productions

Channel 4 orders full series of Ricky Gervais' Derek

Wednesday 9th May 2012

Channel 4 has ordered a full series of Derek, the comedy drama written by and starring Ricky Gervais.

Comedy Central

Comedy Central pushing further original UK projects

Thursday 3rd May 2012

The UK arm of Comedy Central is moving further into developing its own selection of original programming, with more than 20 projects in development.

BBC One

BBC One reports a lack of sitcom pitches

Thursday 3rd May 2012

BBC executives report that production companies are not pitching enough new comedy shows at its flagship channel.

The Kumars At No. 42. Image shows from L to R: Sanjeev Kumar (Sanjeev Bhaskar), Dad (Vincent Ebrahim), Ummi (Meera Syal), Mum (Indira Joshi). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

The Kumars to return with new TV show pilot

Tuesday 1st May 2012

Sanjeev Bhaskar is to return to television with a pilot for a new series of his hit comedy chat show The Kumars At No. 42.

White Van Man. Image shows from L to R: Ollie (Will Mellor), Darren (Joel Fry). Copyright: ITV Studios

BBC Three cancels White Van Man

Sunday 29th April 2012

BBC Three's sitcom White Van Man has been cancelled after two series.

The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Sarah Millican. Copyright: So Television / Chopsy Productions

Sarah Millican BBC Two series recommissioned

Friday 27th April 2012

BBC Two has ordered a second series and Christmas special of The Sarah Millican Television Programme.

Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Vic & Bob to return to Channel 4

Thursday 26th April 2012

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are returning to Channel 4 after a gap of 20 years to present a comedy show as part of the broadcaster's 30th anniversary celebrations.

The Job Lot. Image shows from L to R: Trish (Sarah Hadland), Karl (Russell Tovey). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

ITV order first new scripted comedies since 2008

Thursday 26th April 2012

ITV has ordered a its first new comedies since 2008: pre-watershed sitcom The Job Lot, and adult comedy drama Great Night Out.

It Ain't Half Hot Mum. Image shows from L to R: Gunner 'Lofty' Sugden (Don Estelle), BSM Geoffrey 'Shut Up' Williams (Windsor Davies), Bombardier 'Gloria' Beaumont (Melvyn Hayes). Copyright: BBC

It Ain't Half Hot Mum too 'racist' for the BBC

Tuesday 24th April 2012

According to newspaper reports, the modern BBC has decided that 1970s hit sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum is now too 'racist' to be broadcast on the network.

BAFTA Award

BAFTA TV Awards - 2012 nominees announced

Tuesday 24th April 2012

Fresh Meat, Mrs Brown's Boys, Friday Night Dinner, Celebrity Juice and Rev are amongst the comedy shows represented in the 2012 BAFTA award nominations.

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