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Stella episode 3 pulled due to technical hitch
Friday 20th January 2012
The third episode of Ruth Jones's comedy drama Stella was pulled from Sky1 on Friday night after technical problems.
Griff Rhys Jones to host interactive panel show live on Channel 4
Friday 20th January 2012
Griff Rhys Jones is to present a new panel show on Channel 4 called A Short History Of Almost Everything.
BBC Three orders comic showcase hosted by Russell Kane
Thursday 19th January 2012
BBC Three has ordered Live At The Electric, an eight-part series hosted by Russell Kane that aims to showcase up-and-coming comic talent.
ITV orders new Keith Lemon series
Thursday 19th January 2012
ITV1 has ordered a new prime-time entertainment series hosted by Celebrity Juice character Keith Lemon.
Kathy Burke writes autobiographical series for Sky Atlantic
Thursday 19th January 2012
Kathy Burke has written a autobiographical series for Sky Atlantic called Walking And Talking, following on from her Little Crackers short.
Jack Dee pilots new stand-up format for Sky Atlantic
Wednesday 18th January 2012
Jack Dee is working on a new comedy entertainment format for Sky Atlantic called Don't Sit In The Front Row.
BBC axes puppet sitcom Mongrels
Wednesday 18th January 2012
BBC Three has declined to commission a third series of Mongrels, its animal-based puppet sitcom.
Paddy McGuinness to host ITV panel show Mad Mad World
Friday 13th January 2012
Paddy McGuinness is set to host a new eight-part ITV1 panel show focusing on bizarre news stories and clips from around the world.
Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid to star in romantic comedy drama
Thursday 12th January 2012
Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid will play would-be childhood sweethearts who are reunited after 60 years in BBC comedy drama series Antony And Cleopatra.
Sky orders 'three generations under one roof' family sitcom
Thursday 12th January 2012
Sky1 has ordered a six-part sitcom focused on three generations of a family who are living under one roof. The cast of Parents will include Sally Phillips and Tom Conti.