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.
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.
Friday 10th February 2012
Network DVD are planning charity 'Hopathon' event, to mark the re-release of classic comedy Ripping Yarns on DVD.
Thursday 9th February 2012
A Comedy Lab pilot, I'm Spazticus, first broadcast in 2005, has been commissioned for a full series.
