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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.
BBC Four to broadcast Kenny Everett biopic
Tuesday 3rd April 2012
BBC Four has announced its latest biopic commission - The Best Possible Taste, about the life and work of Kenny Everett.
GOLD orders new Yes, Prime Minister series
Thursday 29th March 2012
Digital channel GOLD has ordered a brand new series of hit 1980s satirical sitcom Yes, Prime Minister.
Jason Manford set to star in ITV nudist sitcom
Wednesday 28th March 2012
Stand-up comedian Jason Manford is set to star in a new ITV sitcom. Naked House is about a family of naturists.