Thursday 1st March 2012
The BBC is working on a new entertainment series with the creators of The Muppet Show, The Jim Henson Company.
Monday 27th February 2012
Claudia Winkleman is to host a special Sport Relief programme in which a selection of sportsmen will attempt stand-up comedy.
Thursday 23rd February 2012
Sky1 has commissioned a full series of the First World War-set sitcom Chickens, which was piloted by Channel 4 last year.
Wednesday 22nd February 2012
BBC Three has announced its latest comedy series, a semi-reality programme making dating into a sport.
ITV1 has ordered its first sitcom pilot in years, starring Russell Tovey as an employment worker.
Tuesday 21st February 2012
Mr Stink, the best-selling 2009 childrens' book written by David Walliams, is to be adapted to become a one-off TV comedy drama.
Thursday 16th February 2012
BBC Four is creating a three-part series called Bob Servant Independent, with veteran actor Brian Cox playing the popular Scottish character.
Irish musical comedy outfit Rubberbandits are to be given a broadcast pilot following the success of their videos in the broadcaster's online Comedy Blaps scheme.
GOLD, the digital comedy repeats channel, has announced that it is to significantly invest in creating new home grown comedy formats.
Channel 4 Comedy Gala 2012 will take place on Friday 11th May 2012. The all-star line-up includes Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and Jack Dee.
