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Hit CBBC sketch show 'Sorry, I've Got No Head' axed by BBC
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
The BBC have axed Sorry, I've Got No Head, the popular childrens' sketch show featuring a cast of well-known names.
Jonathan Ross signs up for 3 more series of ITV chat show
Tuesday 22nd November 2011
Jonathan Ross has signed up to present another three series of The Jonathan Ross Show - his new ITV chat show - in a deal reportedly worth £2m.
Life's Too Short plummets in ratings
Friday 18th November 2011
The second episode of new Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant mockumentary Life's Too Short achieved less viewers than BBC Two's slot average last night.
Angelos Epithemiou to host own comedy series
Thursday 17th November 2011
Shooting Stars comedy character Angelos Epithemiou has been awarded his own Channel 4 series.
8 Out Of 10 Cats to take on Countdown
Wednesday 16th November 2011
8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are to play a game of quiz show Countdown early next year.
Shooting Stars cancelled by BBC
Tuesday 15th November 2011
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer's hit comedy panel show Shooting Stars has been axed by the BBC.
Russell Kane to host new comedy showcase TV pilot
Friday 11th November 2011
Stand-up comedian Russell Kane is to host the pilot episode of a new BBC Three comedy showcase format.
Alan Partridge web series to get TV debut on Sky
Thursday 10th November 2011
Steve Coogan's Mid Morning Matters Alan Partridge web series is likely to receive a TV broadcast on Sky Atlantic.
Jennifer Saunders to write an Absolutely Fabulous film
Tuesday 8th November 2011
Jennifer Saunders plans to pen an Absolutely Fabulous film next year, it has been revealed.
Film adaptation announced for Benidorm
Thursday 3rd November 2011
Hit ITV1 sitcom Benidorm is to get the big-screen treatment, it has been revealed.