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QI for America petition receives its 10,000th signature
Thursday 11th March 2010
A petition setup to try and get QI broadcast in America has received its 10,000th signature.
ITV orders 4th series of Benidorm
Monday 8th March 2010
A fourth series of ITV sitcom Benidorm is being written for transmission in 2011, the show's creator Derren Litten has confirmed.
Shooting Stars returns without Matt Lucas
Monday 8th March 2010
The BBC has confirmed that cult panel show Shooting Stars has been recommisioned, but Matt Lucas has quit the show.
BBC2 orders second series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Tuesday 9th February 2010
BBC Two has ordered a second series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle.
The Persuasionists moved to 'graveyard' slot
Wednesday 3rd February 2010
BBC Two has moved under-performing sitcom The Persuasionists into a graveyard slot on Thursday nights.
Outnumbered wins Broadcast award
Thursday 28th January 2010
BBC1 sitcom Outnumbered won in the comedy category at last night's Broadcast Awards. Meanwhile The Inbetweeners picked up the award for Best Multichannel Programme.
Special Psychoville screening announced
Wednesday 27th January 2010
The Phoenix Cinema in London has announced a special screening of Psychoville, combined with a question and answers session with stars Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.
Michael McIntyre strikes 'golden handcuffs' deal with BBC
Wednesday 27th January 2010
Michael McIntyre has reportedly signed a 'golden handcuffs' deal with the BBC worth £500,000.
The Thick Of It wins South Bank Show Award
Tuesday 26th January 2010
The Thick Of It won the comedy award at today's South Bank Show Awards.
More4 looking to order a full series of Todd Margaret
Thursday 21st January 2010
More4 is set to order a full series of the Comedy Showcase pilot The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret.