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Templeton, Mitchell Tanner, Becky Butters. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Groundbreaking animated comedy set for CBBC

Wednesday 22nd June 2011

CBBC has commissioned a new series set in a high school, utilising a groundbreaking mix of animation styles in production.

Life's Too Short. Image shows from L to R: Warwick (Warwick Davis), Ricky (Ricky Gervais), Stephen (Stephen Merchant). Copyright: BBC

BBC Two announces Summer and Autumn 2011 schedule

Wednesday 22nd June 2011

BBC Two has officially announced its comedy line-up for the summer and autumn. The schedule includes Life's Too Short, and new series of Rev and Rab C Nesbitt.

Monty Python's Life Of Brian. Copyright: Hand Made Films

BBC Four to make comedy drama about Life Of Brian

Tuesday 21st June 2011

BBC Four have commissioned a comedy drama based around the controversy caused by the Monty Python film Life Of Brian.

Alexander Armstrong

Alexander Armstrong to present Epic Win

Tuesday 21st June 2011

Alexander Armstrong is to present a new Saturday night comedy format called Epic Win, in which British eccentrics showcase their unique passions to a panel of comedians.

Image shows from L to R: Ralf Little, Craig Cash

New Sky1 sitcom from Ralf Little and Craig Cash

Thursday 16th June 2011

Sky1 has commissioned a sitcom co-written by Ralf Little and directed by Craig Cash, called The Café.

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask. Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Black Dog Television / So Television

Dave TV in talks about full series of Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Wednesday 15th June 2011

Following a successful pilot, digital channel Dave are in talks to order a full series of its new panel show, Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask.

The Comic Strip Presents.... Credit: Comic Strip Productions

Comic Strip reunite on Channel 4 to find Tony Blair

Tuesday 14th June 2011

Rik Mayall, Jennifer Saunders, Robbie Coltrane and Nigel Planer are amongst the cast of a new Comic Strip special called The Hunt For Tony Blair.

The Armstrong & Miller Show. Image shows from L to R: Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions / Toff Media

Armstrong and Miller in Olympic sitcom pilot

Tuesday 14th June 2011

Comedy duo Ben Miller and Alexander Armstrong are to star in a sitcom pilot for Channel 4, set around the London Olympics - in 1908.

Another Case Of Milton Jones. Milton (Milton Jones). Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

Milton Jones creating new sitcom for Channel 4

Monday 6th June 2011

Radio 4 and Mock The Week star Milton Jones is working on a new sitcom pilot for Channel 4's Comedy Showcase season.

Candy Cabs. Image shows from L to R: Jackie O'Sullivan (Jo Joyner), Elaine Partridge (Lisa Millett). Copyright: Splash Media

Candy Cabs closed down by BBC One

Friday 3rd June 2011

The comedy drama about a group of women setting up a taxi firm will not return, the BBC has confirmed.

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