Saturday 27th August 2011
Danny Cohen, the controller of BBC One, has called for submissions for a season of sitcom pilots.
The Inbetweeners is amongst the winners at the 10th annual Channel Of The Year Awards.
Sky1 controller Stuart Murphy has revealed that Ricky Gervais is planning new shows for the channel.
Glaswegian stand-up Kevin Bridges is to host a new BBC One series in which he will explore the reality and truth behind his comedy material.
Former Doctor Who star Billie Piper has signed up for a new BBC Three pilot called Tom And Jenny.
Friday 26th August 2011
Charlie Brooker has created a one-off crime drama spoof for Sky1 called A Touch Of Cloth, which will star Rebus actor John Hannah.
Channel 4 is working on a one-off 60 minute satricial comedy about the phone hacking scandal. Hacks has been created by Drop The Dead Donkey writer Guy Jenkin.
Thursday 25th August 2011
Patrick Monahan has won the viewer vote on Show Me The Funny, the ITV1 stand-up competition.
Digital channel Dave is bringing back its popular panel show Argumental, but with a new line-up including Sean Lock and Robert Webb.
Saturday 20th August 2011
Production company Hat Trick has announced a 12th series of Room 101, with Frank Skiner as host.
