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Adam Buxton's BUG video show to move to TV
Wednesday 28th March 2012
BUG, the live show in which Adam Buxton comically showcases music videos, is set to transfer to TV. The comic is making 8 episodes for Sky Atlantic.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle to return for two more series
Thursday 22nd March 2012
BBC Two stand-up series Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle has been recommissioned - for two further runs.
BBC to pilot sci-fi TV sitcom
Friday 16th March 2012
The BBC is piloting a sci-fi sitcom from Northern Irish production company Green Inc.
Tim Brooke-Taylor to host new animal-based BBC comedy show
Friday 9th March 2012
Tim Brooke-Taylor is to host a new family-friendly spoof news show called Everyone Loves Animals - his first major TV comedy project since The Goodies.
Swedes to produce QI adaptation
Tuesday 6th March 2012
Swedish television is to produce its own adaptation of panel show QI, to be hosted by comedian Johan Wester.
BBC confirm Hebburn sitcom commission
Tuesday 6th March 2012
The BBC has confirmed the commissioning of a second sitcom from its Salford Sitcom Showcase pilot season, from stand-up Jason Cook, co-starring Vic Reeves.
New pilot and Mrs. Brown's Boys cartoon in production
Tuesday 6th March 2012
Mrs. Brown's Boys creator and star Brendan O'Carroll has revealed that he is working on a cartoon version of the series, and a new pilot for the BBC.
Jim Henson Company working on new BBC series
Thursday 1st March 2012
The BBC is working on a new entertainment series with the creators of The Muppet Show, The Jim Henson Company.
Sports stars take to stand-up for Sport Relief
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.
Sky orders full series of wartime sitcom Chickens
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.