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Brassic. Image shows from L to R: Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Erin (Michelle Keegan), Dylan (Damien Molony). Copyright: Calamity Films

Sky orders Brassic Series 5

Friday 26th August 2022

Sky has commissioned a fifth series of its hit comedy drama Brassic, with Series 4 set to debut in just under a fortnight.

Catherine Tate

Catherine Tate sitcom Queen Of Oz coming to BBC

Thursday 25th August 2022

The BBC has commissioned Queen Of Oz, a sitcom starring Catherine Tate as a member of the Royal Family sent to Australia.

The Curse. Image shows from L to R: Phil 'The Captain' Pocket (Hugo Chegwin), Albert Fantoni (Allan Mustafa), Natasha (Emer Kenny), Big Mick Neville (Tom Davis)

The Curse to return for Series 2

Wednesday 24th August 2022

Channel 4 has commissioned a second series of crime comedy drama The Curse. The new episodes will see the characters hiding out in Spain.

Hullraisers. Image shows left to right: Rana (Taj Atwal), Toni (Leah Brotherhead), Paula (Sinead Matthews)

Parenting sitcom Hullraisers to return

Tuesday 23rd August 2022

Parenting comedy Hullraisers, following a group of female friends and mothers in the northern city, has been recommissioned by Channel 4.

Fat Camp. Image shows from L to R: Adam Drake, Katy Wix. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Katy Wix writes kids' Fat Camp series

Tuesday 23rd August 2022

Katy Wix and comedian Adam Drake have created a new comedy series set at a diet camp for children. Fat Camp is now in development at Baby Cow Productions.

Big Boys. Image shows left to right: Jack (Dylan Llewellyn), Danny (Jon Pointing)

Big Boys gets Series 2 at Channel 4

Tuesday 23rd August 2022

Sitcom Big Boys has been commissioned for a second series by Channel 4.

Plebs. Image shows left to right: Grumio (Ryan Sampson), Aurelius (Tom Basden), Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Jason (Jon Pointing). Credit: RISE Films

ITV confirms new comedy details

Monday 22nd August 2022

ITV has confirmed details about and casting for its five new comedy series, coming to ITVX and ITV in the next year: Significant Other, The Family Pile, Deep Fake Neighbour Wars, Count Abdulla and Ruby Speaking.

8 Out Of 10 Cats. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Zeppotron

Jimmy Carr to host Channel 4 programme about free expression

Monday 22nd August 2022

Jimmy Carr is to host Art Trouble, a one-off Channel 4 programme that will explore "the limits of free expression in art".

Kieran Hodgson

'Prince Andrew: The Musical' to air on Channel 4

Monday 22nd August 2022

Channel 4 has commissioned Prince Andrew: The Musical, an hour-long satirical comedy written by and starring Kieran Hodgson.

Ben Elton

Friday Night Live to return to Channel 4

Monday 22nd August 2022

Ben Elton is to host a revival of Friday Night Live, the alternative comedy show that aired on Channel 4 in the 1980s. One-off special The Return Of Friday Night Live will "unite the hottest new wave stand-ups and character comedians alongside some original show legends".

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