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Billy Connolly Does... returning for second and third series on Gold
Monday 26th September 2022
Billy Connolly Does... is returning for a second and third series on Gold with a focus on the decades between the 1970s and 1990s.
Romesh Ranganathan is releasing his debut Netflix special, The Cynic
Friday 23rd September 2022
Romesh Ranganathan is releasing his debut Netflix special, as The Ranganation returns and he films a new international A League Of Their Own road trip.
Leila Navabi makes BBC documentary Funny, Gay & Welsh
Friday 23rd September 2022
Leila Navabi has made the film Funny, Gay & Welsh about her struggle to come out while living in Cardiff. Now she's returned to the city as a queer comic to perform her biggest ever gig.
Iain Stirling's sitcom Buffering returning to ITV2 for a second series
Thursday 15th September 2022
Iain Stirling's Buffering is returning to ITV2 for six more episodes in 2023.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order back but Monarchy special in doubt
Wednesday 14th September 2022
Frankie Boyle's New World Order is returning for a sixth series on BBC Two, as the comic prepares to write a follow-up to his bestselling debut novel. However, the status of his Channel 4 stand-up documentary, Frankie Boyle: Monarchy, is in doubt following the Queen's death.
Katherine Ryan hosts new game show pilot
Thursday 1st September 2022
New comedy format Make It Hard will be piloted with Katherine Ryan as host.
Apple TV+ recommissions Trying
Wednesday 31st August 2022
Apple TV+ has recommissioned its British sitcom success, Trying. The comedy will return for a fourth series next year.
Nancy and Jim Moir to host bird art show
Friday 26th August 2022
Nancy Moir and Jim Moir - better known as his comedy alter-ego Vic Reeves - will front a new series about watching and painting birds.
Just Jokes marks Black History Month on Dave
Friday 26th August 2022
Dave will mark 2022's Black History Month with new factual comedy special Just Jokes, looking at black comics working in Britain and the comedy circuit today.
Sky reveals seven comedy shorts for 2023
Friday 26th August 2022
Sky Arts is to broadcast seven new comedy shorts in 2023. Stars include Rosie Jones, Desiree Burch, Jordan Stephens and Jordan Brookes.