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Ludwig Series 2 confirmed
Thursday 31st October 2024
Having attracted nearly 10 million viewers with its opening series, Ludwig - the comedy drama series starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin - has been recommissioned.
BBC One to air Michael McIntyre 25th anniversary show
Thursday 24th October 2024
Michael McIntyre is marking his 25th year of performing stand-up with a recording of his Macnificent tour show to air on BBC One.
Horrible Histories to receive special BAFTA award
Thursday 24th October 2024
Horrible Histories is to receive a special BAFTA award on 29th November for its "extraordinary cultural and social impact".
We Might Regret This to return for two more series
Wednesday 23rd October 2024
BBC comedy We Might Regret This has been renewed for two more six-part series.
Naomie Harris to star in misogynist icon takedown comedy Hysterical
Monday 21st October 2024
Olivia Lee has created Hysterical, a comedy drama about a group of friends who decide to take down a global misogynist icon. The project, reportedly semi-inspired by Andrew Tate's rise to fame, with star Naomie Harris, Jameela Jamil and Romesh Ranganathan.
Hugh Dennis & David Baddiel reunite for Channel 4 cycling travelogue
Thursday 10th October 2024
Hugh Dennis and David Baddiel have shot a cycling travelogue together for Channel 4. The Mary Whitehouse Experience duo have reunited for a trip across France, Baddiel has revealed.
Neil Morrissey and Martin Clunes reunite for travel series
Tuesday 8th October 2024
Men Behaving Badly stars Neil Morrissey and Martin Clunes are reuniting to film Neil & Martin's Bon Voyage, a Gold factual entertainment series in which they travel around France.
Jack Whitehall Christmas special on Prime Video
Wednesday 2nd October 2024
Amazon's Prime Video has announced a one-off, part-scripted Christmas special starring Jack Whitehall.
Ghosts stars Laurence Rickard & Ben Willbond create Netflix animation
Tuesday 1st October 2024
Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond are developing In Case Of Emergency, an animated comedy for Netflix set in a British hospital.
American sitcom Cheers set to be adapted for British viewers
Tuesday 1st October 2024
Cheers, the long-running US sitcom, looks set to be re-made for British audiences.