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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.
Star cast announced for newspaper satire Hacks
Thursday 3rd November 2011
Channel 4 has announced a star cast for its hacking scandal satire Hacks, including Alexander Armstrong and Claire Foy.
10 O'Clock Live gets second series
Tuesday 1st November 2011
Channel 4 has ordered another series of 10 O'Clock Live, the topical comedy show presented by Charlie Brooker, Jimmy Carr, David Mitchell and Lauren Laverne.
Channel 4 orders more Fresh Meat and Beaver Falls
Tuesday 25th October 2011
Channel 4 has recommissioned its hit new comedy drama series Fresh Meat and Beaver Falls. Both will return for a second series in 2012.