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Robert Bathurst pilots advertising agency sitcom
Monday 17th October 2022
Robert Bathurst is piloting an advertising agency sitcom. Agency is currently being shopped around channels. A proof of concept teaser has been shot, co-starring Rachel Stubbings and Alistair Green.
After Life wins at National Television Awards 2022
Friday 14th October 2022
Ricky Gervais says he was "genuinely shocked" that After Life was named Best Comedy at the National Television Awards.
Adam Kay writing Med School series for Netflix
Thursday 13th October 2022
Adam Kay is developing Med School, a Netflix comedy drama based on his medical school experiences, made by Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong's production company.
Backstage With Katherine Ryan axed, as she lands Comedy Central pilot
Wednesday 12th October 2022
Backstage With Katherine Ryan will not return for a second series but the Canadian comic is piloting a game show for Comedy Central.
Bloods, Ellie & Natasia, Question Team & Toast up for Rose d'Or awards
Wednesday 12th October 2022
Bloods, Ellie & Natasia, Question Team and Toast Of Tinseltown have been nominated in the Comedy category of the international Rose d'Or awards. Meanwhile Buffering, Chivalry, Everything I Know About Love, Frayed and The Outlaws feature in the Comedy Drama and Sitcom category.
Diane Morgan's Mandy returning for a third series on BBC Two
Monday 10th October 2022
Diane Morgan's short-form sitcom Mandy is returning to BBC Two, the comedian has revealed.
Sky orders step-parent comedy from Schitt's Creek writer Monica Heisey
Monday 10th October 2022
Sky has ordered Smothered, a six-part comedy drama about step-parenting from Schitt's Creek writer and former stand-up Monica Heisey.
Mo Gilligan + Friends: The Black British Takeover coming to Channel 4
Thursday 29th September 2022
Channel 4 is to broadcast stand-up comedy showcase Mo Gilligan + Friends: The Black British Takeover.
BBC adapting David Walliams's Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!
Thursday 29th September 2022
David Walliams is joined by Sheridan Smith, Kevin Bishop, Griff Rhys Jones, Archie Yates and Maggie Steed in the BBC's adaptation of Gangsta Granny Strikes Again!.
Gold to celebrate Tony Hancock with colourised episodes & documentary
Thursday 29th September 2022
Gold is celebrating Tony Hancock by colourising classic episodes, Twelve Angry Men and The Blood Donor, as well as airing a documentary on the late comedian fronted by Jack Dee.