Saturday 27th August 2011
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.
Tuesday 9th August 2011
The BBC has confirmed that Chris Addison will permanently join the Mock The Week team, with Russell Howard still absent.
Cabin Pressure writer John Finnemore has penned a sitcom pilot for BBC One about an elderly gay couple, to star Robert Lindsay.
Thursday 4th August 2011
Channel 4 has ordered a series of Hit The Road, Jack, a new stand-up format for comedian Jack Whitehall.
