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The Misinvestigations Of Romesh Ranganathan coming to BBC Two
Wednesday 23rd June 2021
BBC Two has commissioned The Misinvestigations Of Romesh Ranganathan, a spin-off from Romesh Ranganathan's travel show in which the comedian investigates true crime stories.
The Stand Up Sketch Show to return for Series 4
Friday 18th June 2021
ITV2 is to return to hybrid format The Stand Up Sketch Show for a fourth series, including debuts for stand-ups Olga Koch, Carl Hutchinson, Shane Todd and Michael Akadiri.
Lee Mack sitcom Semi-Detached axed, as comic makes Soccer Aid film
Friday 18th June 2021
Lee Mack's sitcom Semi-Detached has been cancelled by the BBC, while the comic has started making an ITV football documentary.
Roman Kemp pilots ITV2 prank show
Tuesday 15th June 2021
Roman Kemp is piloting an ITV2 prank show. The presenter has shot an hour-long teaser, with the working title Prank Kings, to air on the channel soon.
Panel show 'Sorry, I Didn't Know' to return to ITV
Thursday 10th June 2021
Sorry, I Didn't Know, the ITV panel show hosted by Jimmy Akingbola, is to return in October for a second series.
Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon reuniting for new BBC comedy
Wednesday 9th June 2021
Gavin & Stacey stars Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon are reuniting to star in a BBC One comedy called Ray & Gaynor.
Rob And Romesh Vs returns for Olympics as Rob Beckett pilots game show
Tuesday 8th June 2021
Rob And Romesh Vs is returning on Sky One with an Olympic special, while Rob Beckett is piloting a game show for ITV.
Michelle De Swarte to star in comic horror series The Baby
Monday 7th June 2021
Sky has announced that Michelle De Swarte will star in The Baby, the forthcoming darkly comic horror series.
Russell Kane pilots Evil Genius for television
Monday 7th June 2021
Russell Kane is seeking to explore cancel culture, by adapting his Radio 4 podcast Evil Genius for television.
Inside No. 9 wins BAFTA award
Sunday 6th June 2021
Inside No. 9 has won the BAFTA award for Scripted Comedy. Aimee Lou Wood and Charlie Cooper won acting awards, with Romesh Ranganathan picking up the Entertainment Performance prize. Meanwhile The Big Narstie Show triumphed in the Comedy Entertainment Programme category.