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Mo Gilligan announces second Netflix special
Thursday 20th January 2022
Mo Gilligan is releasing a new Netflix special. His There's Mo To Life show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo on his recent tour, will be available from 17th February.
The Larkins to return for Series 2
Wednesday 19th January 2022
The Larkins, the ITV comedy drama starring Bradley Walsh and Joanna Scanlan, is returning for a second series.
Paramount Plus adapts Beth O'Leary's The Flatshare as first UK comedy
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Streaming service Paramount Plus has commissioned its first UK comedy series, Flatshare, directed by The Full Monty's Peter Cattaneo and based on Beth O'Leary's bestselling novel.
Bradley Walsh's Blankety Blank to return to BBC One
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Iconic comedy game show Blankety Blank is to return to BBC One later this year for a second series with Bradley Walsh as host.
Sheridan Smith starring in new Sky comedy Rosie Molloy
Monday 17th January 2022
Two Pints writer Susan Nickson and star Sheridan Smith are to reunite for a new Sky comedy series about a recovering addict and mental illness sufferer. The broadcaster has already commissioned two series.
Romesh Ranganathan to star in sitcom Avoidance
Monday 17th January 2022
Romesh Ranganathan has created a new BBC One sitcom. He will star as beta male father Jonathan in Avoidance, forced to change his life for the sake of their son when his partner throws him out.
Hugo Chegwin and Big Zuu to star in new Dave sitcom Sneakerhead
Monday 17th January 2022
Channel Dave has ordered Sneakerhead, a new three-part sitcom set in a sports shop. Hugo Chegwin and Big Zuu star.
Tom Hiddleston to star in BBC broadcast of The Play What I Wrote
Thursday 13th January 2022
The BBC is to broadcast a recording of live stage show The Play What I Wrote, featuring guest star Tom Hiddleston.
Dylan Moran sitcom Stuck coming to BBC Two
Friday 7th January 2022
Dylan Moran has written a new sitcom for BBC Two called Stuck. Morgana Robinson will co-star with the Irish stand-up in the series about a couple at a crossroads in their relationship.
Philomena Cunk return confirmed by BBC Two
Tuesday 4th January 2022
BBC Two has confirmed that Diane Morgan will return as Philomena Cunk for new five-part spoof documentary series Cunk On Earth.