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Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls wins at Broadcasting Press Guild Awards

Friday 24th March 2023

Derry Girls, This Is Going To Hurt actors Ambika Mod and Ben Whishaw and Big Boys writer Jack Rooke are amongst the winners of the 49th annual BPG Awards.

Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Zeppotron

Frankie Boyle's New World Order axed by the BBC

Thursday 23rd March 2023

Frankie Boyle's New World Order has been axed by the BBC after six series, the comedian has revealed.

Big Boys. Image shows left to right: Jack (Dylan Llewellyn), Danny (Jon Pointing)

BAFTA TV Awards 2023 nominations

Wednesday 22nd March 2023

Am I Being Unreasonable?, Big Boys, Derry Girls and Ghosts are amongst the nominees for the BAFTA Television Awards 2023.

Morning Has Broken. Gail Sinclair (Julia Davis). Copyright: Brown Eyed Boy

Nick Mohammed and Julia Davis comedy in the works at Channel 4

Thursday 16th March 2023

Nick Mohammed and Julia Davis are developing a new comedy for Channel 4, based upon their characters from the 2014 pilot Morning Has Broken.

Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster to return for six more series, plus new kids' version

Wednesday 15th March 2023

Channel 4 has ordered another six series of Taskmaster, as well as new children-focused entertainment show Junior Taskmaster.

The Witchfinder. Image shows from L to R: Witchfinder (Tim Key), Witch (Daisy May Cooper)

The Witchfinder cancelled

Tuesday 14th March 2023

The BBC has confirmed that Tim Key and Daisy May Cooper comedy The Witchfinder will not be returning for a second series.

Chris McCausland

Chris McCausland gets Channel 4 stand-up show

Monday 13th March 2023

Comedian Chris McCausland's current touring show, Speaky Blinder, is to be recorded in May for broadcast on Channel 4.

Late Night Mash. Rachel Parris

Late Night Mash dropped after two series

Friday 10th March 2023

Satirical comedy programme Late Night Mash will not return for a third series, Dave has confirmed.

Comic Relief. Baldrick (Tony Robinson)

Baldrick to read Blackadder Bedtime Story for Comic Relief

Thursday 9th March 2023

The BBC has revealed its plans for Red Nose Day, with Tony Robinson reprising his Blackadder character Baldrick for a Bedtime Story about Cinderella. Other Comic Relief sketches include one themed around Love Island and another around Eurovision. The Stath Lets Flats gang is reunited too.

Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Alex Horne pilots People Watching game show for Channel 4

Thursday 9th March 2023

Alex Horne and the Taskmaster team are piloting People Watching, a game show for Channel 4 in which comedians interact with the audience.

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