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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.
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.