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ITV orders full series of Comedy Rocks
Thursday 23rd September 2010
ITV has ordered a full series of Comedy Rocks - the entertainment programme featuring a mix of music and stand-up comedians.
BBC orders full series of Ricky Gervais sitcom Life's Too Short
Friday 17th September 2010
BBC Two has commissioned a full series of Life's Too Short, the new sitcom written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant.
BBC Two orders another series of Rev
Wednesday 15th September 2010
BBC Two has reportedly commissioned a second series of Rev, the church-based sitcom starring Tom Hollander.
The Inbetweeners sets E4 ratings record
Tuesday 14th September 2010
Last night's episode of The Inbetweeners has set a new ratings record for E4, with over 2.5 million tuning in to watch the new series.
Russell Howard to miss Mock The Week recordings
Tuesday 7th September 2010
Russell Howard is to miss some Mock The Week recordings due to other commitments, but he is not quitting the show.
Trinny and Susannah web comedy series moves to C4
Wednesday 1st September 2010
Channel 4 have bought the broadcast rights for the hit online comedy show Trinny and Susannah: What They Did Next.
C4 orders live comedy show, signs star presenters
Friday 27th August 2010
Channel 4 has ordered 15 episodes of a late night topical comedy show created by the team behind its election night special. Jimmy Carr and David Mitchell are amongst the presenting team.
Mongrels given second series
Wednesday 25th August 2010
BBC Three's hit puppet-based adult sitcom Mongrels has been recommissioned.
Stand Up For The Week to return
Wednesday 11th August 2010
Channel 4 has ordered a second series of its late night comedy show Stand Up For The Week.
FHM launches its 2010 stand-up competition
Wednesday 11th August 2010
FHM Magazine has launched its 2010 search to find Britain's best undiscovered stand-up comedian... with a big £10,000 top prize.