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BBC developing new social media comedy format
Wednesday 15th February 2012
The BBC is developing a new live comedy format called @cuff, in which the audience 'make comedy happen' via Twitter and Facebook status updates.
Ripping Yarns charity Hopathon to be held
Friday 10th February 2012
Network DVD are planning charity 'Hopathon' event, to mark the re-release of classic comedy Ripping Yarns on DVD.
Disabled comedy ordered by Channel 4
Thursday 9th February 2012
A Comedy Lab pilot, I'm Spazticus, first broadcast in 2005, has been commissioned for a full series.
E4's PhoneShop to return for third series
Thursday 9th February 2012
Digital channel E4 has ordered a third series of retail based sitcom PhoneShop.
Alistair McGowan to host new ITV sport comedy series
Thursday 9th February 2012
ITV1 has ordered a new sport-based entertainment show, hosted by impressionist Alastair McGowan.
The Café is to return for second series
Thursday 9th February 2012
The Café, the gentle seaside-set sitcom created by Michelle Terry and Ralf Little, is to return to Sky1 for a second series.
Sky order 2nd series of Ruth Jones comedy drama Stella
Thursday 9th February 2012
Sky1 has ordered a ten-part second series of Stella, the comedy drama created by and starring Ruth Jones.
Comedy Central orders Threesome Series 2
Tuesday 7th February 2012
Comedy Central has ordered a second series of Threesome, its first home-grown sitcom.
Harry Hill in talks to move to Channel 4
Saturday 4th February 2012
Harry Hill is close to signing a deal to move to Channel 4, possibly including a movie and sketch show, according to reports.
Micky Flanagan signs up for new panel show
Friday 3rd February 2012
Micky Flanagan has been signed up for a new panel show pilot entitled Is It Just Me?, for Channel 4.