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Cast announced for new PG Wodehouse comedy Blandings
Saturday 14th April 2012
Mark Williams, David Bamber and David Walliams are amongst the cast joining Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders for new BBC comedy series Blandings.
BBC announce comedy-reality sketch series
Friday 13th April 2012
BBC Three has ordered a pilot for a reality show called Boom Town, presented in a sketch comedy format.
BBC developing 3D comedy drama
Thursday 12th April 2012
The BBC is reported to be developing a comedy drama series to be filmed and broadcast in 3D.
Sarah Alexander & Neil Morrissey join new BBC One sitcom
Thursday 12th April 2012
Coupling's Sarah Alexander is to star in a new BBC One sitcom about a woman coping with an ex-husband, a boyfriend, children, and the varied stresses of modern life.
Channel 4 developing new comedy-reality series
Wednesday 11th April 2012
Channel 4 is developing a new format which mixes reality and comedy, to star members of the public.
Jo Brand hosting new panel show pilot
Wednesday 11th April 2012
Jo Brand has been announced as the host of a pilot for a new panel show all about comedy.
BBC order more Horrible Histories
Monday 9th April 2012
The BBC has ordered a fifth series of hit childrens' sketch show Horrible Histories, before the fourth has begun broadcasting.
Sky Atlantic to celebrate gay entertainers
Friday 6th April 2012
Sky Atlantic will celebrate gay performers in British entertainment later this year, with new factual series God Save The Queens.
Watson & Oliver recommissioned by BBC Two
Wednesday 4th April 2012
BBC Two sketch series Watson & Oliver will return for a second series, despite receiving only modest ratings.
Jack Dee comedy series ordered by Sky Atlantic
Wednesday 4th April 2012
Jack Dee will host a brand new comedy series for Sky Atlantic, focussed on members of the studio audience.