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BBC commissions improv show from Mock The Week creators
Thursday 18th November 2010
Hugh Dennis will host Fast & Loose, a new improvised comedy show for the BBC from the creators of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'
BBC commissions 7th series of Ideal
Wednesday 17th November 2010
The BBC has ordered a seventh series of Ideal, the hit BBC Three sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.
Absolutely Fabulous to return?
Tuesday 9th November 2010
Joanna Lumley has said that she and Jennifer Saunders may film another series of Absolutely Fabulous.
Bill Bailey to host new British Comedy Awards chat show
Monday 8th November 2010
Bill Bailey is to host a new Channel 4 series called Comic's Choice, which will be linked to The British Comedy Awards.
Argumental facing the axe?
Saturday 6th November 2010
Dave's hit panel show Argumental, which stars Marcus Brigstocke, Rufus Hound and John Sergeant, looks set to be axed.
New series of Red Dwarf in development for 2011
Thursday 4th November 2010
The script consultant who worked on the new Red Dwarf specials says another series of the sci-fi sitcom is in development.
Dawn French hints that Vicar Of Dibley could return
Thursday 4th November 2010
Dawn French has hinted that there's a small possibility The Vicar Of Dibley, the hit BBC sitcom in which she starred, could return.
Noel Fielding says Simon Amstell 'ruined' Buzzcocks
Thursday 4th November 2010
Noel Fielding has claimed that Simon Amstell, the ex-host of comedy pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks, has 'ruined' the show.
Lost Pete and Dud sound recordings recovered
Tuesday 2nd November 2010
Sound recordings of wiped episodes of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore's sketch show Not Only... But Also have been discovered.
Special show to celebrate Ronnie Corbett's birthday
Monday 1st November 2010
The BBC is to celebrate the 80th birthday of Ronnie Corbett with a special one-off new comedy show.