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The Outlaws returning to BBC One for Series 3
Friday 31st March 2023
The Outlaws is returning for a third series on BBC One, the corporation has confirmed. Creator Stephen Merchant says "we found there was so much meat still on the bone and still so much to do with the characters".
Ghosts to end on Series 5
Friday 31st March 2023
Filming has completed on the fifth series of Ghosts. However, the stars have confirmed the hit sitcom will end after this run of episodes.
Derry Girls and stars of Am I Being Unreasonable? amongst RTS winners
Wednesday 29th March 2023
Derry Girls, Brassic, Friday Night Live and Dodger picked up prizes at the The Royal Television Society Awards. There were also trophies for Lenny Rush, Daisy May Cooper, Ambika Mod and Lisa McGee.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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 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.