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Lemar and Jamelia to star in Sky Kids comedy Little Darlings
Wednesday 26th January 2022
Jacqueline Wilson's children's book Little Darlings has been adapted as a comedy drama series for the Sky Kids platform, with pop stars Lemar and Jamelia in the lead roles.
Wallace & Gromit to return for new adventure in 2024
Thursday 20th January 2022
The characters Wallace & Gromit will return in 2024 in a currently un-titled new special. The plot focuses on Gromit's concern that Wallace has become over-dependant on his inventions. The comedy will premiere on BBC One in the UK, and Netflix has the rights for the rest of the world.
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.