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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.
Simon Bird may quit The Inbetweeners
Wednesday 11th August 2010
Simon Bird, who plays Will in Channel 4's hit sitcom The Inbetweeners, may not take part in a forthcoming special due to a row about money.
Phill Jupitus almost quit Buzzcocks because of Simon Amstell
Monday 9th August 2010
Phill Jupitus has revealed that he almost quit Never Mind The Buzzcocks as he was unhappy with the way Simon Amstell treated some guests.
More details revealed about Series 2 of Psychoville
Monday 9th August 2010
Imelda Staunton is amongst the stars due to appear in the new episodes of Psychoville.