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Katie Price takes action over Frankie Boyle gags
Thursday 9th December 2010
Katie Price has reportedly complained to OFCOM after hearing Frankie Boyle deliver some 'disgusting' jokes about her disabled son.
Josh Widdicombe wins FHM Stand-Up Hero 2010
Tuesday 7th December 2010
26 year-old comedian Josh Widdicombe has won FHM's 2010 stand-up comedy competition, picking up the £10,000 first prize.
BBC orders two more series of Russell Howard's hit show
Tuesday 7th December 2010
The BBC has ordered two series of the hit BBC3 satirical comedy show Russell Howard's Good News for 2011.
Horrible Histories to be remade for adult audience
Sunday 5th December 2010
BBC One has commissioned an adaptation of CBBC sketch show Horrible Histories, to be hosted by Stephen Fry.
Bill Bailey says he was 'sidelined' from Buzzcocks
Thursday 2nd December 2010
Bill Bailey says the BBC changed the recording dates for Never Mind The Buzzcocks, effectively sidelining him from the show.
Britain's Got Talent impressionist gets ITV show
Friday 26th November 2010
Impressionist Paul Burling, one of the finalists in the latest series of Britain's Got Talent, has been given a prime-time ITV show.
E4 orders another series of PhoneShop
Thursday 25th November 2010
E4 has ordered a second series of PhoneShop, the sitcom about retail staff written by Phil Bowker.
CBBC to launch new format to showcase circuit acts
Wednesday 24th November 2010
CBBC is to launch Dick and Dom's Funny Business, a live audience comedy show for children which will showcase acts from the comedy circuit.
Lee Mack developing new Saturday night BBC1 show
Tuesday 23rd November 2010
BBC1 is to pilot Lee Mack's All Star Cast, a new Saturday night entertainment show hosted by the stand-up star.
Getting On and Mark Steel amongst Writers Guild winners
Monday 22nd November 2010
Getting On, Mark Steel's in Town and Shaun The Sheep have won at the Writers' Guild of Great Britain Awards.