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Jasper Carrott returns to stand-up for new TV series
Friday 9th September 2011
Jasper Carrott is to return to stand-up as the BBC unveil more episodes of The One....
BBC looks to resurrect radio show Banter in TV format
Wednesday 7th September 2011
The BBC is looking to resurrect Radio 4 panel show Banter and move it to TV with a new team including host Rebecca Front.
Frank Skinner to host show about social class
Wednesday 7th September 2011
Frank Skinner is to host a one-off comedy special called Class Dismissed, which looks at the topic of social class.
Alistair McGowan hosting new sport-based comedy
Wednesday 7th September 2011
Actor and impressionist Alistair McGowan is to star in a new sports-based comedy show.
TV revival for I've Never Seen Star Wars
Tuesday 6th September 2011
Jo Brand has been lined up to host a second TV version of I've Never Seen Star Wars.
New web series for The Fast Show
Tuesday 6th September 2011
Cult hit 1990s sketch show The Fast Show will return with a selection of new web episodes thanks to Foster's Lager.
Miranda's chocolate penis caused BBC headache
Saturday 27th August 2011
A joke in an episode of Miranda involving a chocolate penis lolly led to high-level talks, it has been revealed.
Danny Cohen calls for BBC One sitcom pilots
Saturday 27th August 2011
Danny Cohen, the controller of BBC One, has called for submissions for a season of sitcom pilots.
The Inbetweeners picks up digital programme award
Saturday 27th August 2011
The Inbetweeners is amongst the winners at the 10th annual Channel Of The Year Awards.
Ricky Gervais considers new Sky1 projects
Saturday 27th August 2011
Sky1 controller Stuart Murphy has revealed that Ricky Gervais is planning new shows for the channel.