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Blackadder duo reunite for new comedy
Saturday 7th January 2012
The writers of Blackadder, Richard Curtis and Ben Elton, are working together on a new comedy.
BBC asks for new Absolutely Fabulous series
Friday 6th January 2012
Hit sitcom Absolutely Fabulous could return for a full series after the success of 2 specials over the festive period.
Family sitcom In With The Flynns to return to BBC One
Thursday 22nd December 2011
BBC One's family sitcom In With The Flynns will return to the channel for a second series in 2012.
British Comedy Awards 2011 winners announced
Friday 16th December 2011
The full list of winners and losers for the British Comedy Awards 2011, including Stewart Lee, Miranda Hart and Horrible Histories.
Sky Atlantic recommissions This Is Jinsy
Friday 16th December 2011
Surreal sitcom-cum-sketch show This Is Jinsy has been recommissioned by Sky Atlantic for a 2013 broadcast.
Sky's Spy recommissioned for extended run
Wednesday 14th December 2011
New Sky1 sitcom Spy has been recommissioned for a second series in 2012.
British Comedy Awards 2011 - Nominations announced
Sunday 11th December 2011
Friday Night Dinner, Twenty Twelve, Miranda, Fresh Meat and Harry Hill are all strong contenders for The British Comedy Awards 2011.
Benidorm writer Derren Litten developing BBC One show
Friday 9th December 2011
The creator and writer of ITV1 sitcom Benidorm has created a new series for BBC One, according to reports.
BBC postpone QI episode over Clarkson controversy
Friday 9th December 2011
The BBC have removed an episode of QI from the schedules because it features Jeremy Clarkson, who is currently under fire for comments he made about strikers.
Life's Too Short ratings nosedive below 1 million
Friday 9th December 2011
Ratings for the Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant sitcom Life's Too Short have dropped below the milestone million-viewer mark.