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Hi-De-Hi! star Jeffrey Holland to pilot Simply Ken sitcom
Saturday 3rd April 2021
Hi-De-Hi! star Jeffrey Holland appears in Simply Ken, a sitcom pilot set in 1980s Sheffield. The half hour pilot focuses on Ken Codd, a character played by Craig Shepherd who has lost everything.
Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable to return for Series 2
Thursday 1st April 2021
Mel Giedroyc's Unforgivable is returning to Dave for a second series, the host has revealed.
Ghosts to be remade in America
Thursday 1st April 2021
American TV network CBS is working on a US version of Ghosts. A series of the comedy has now been ordered, following a pilot episode having been filmed in December.
Defending The Guilty's second series cancelled because of coronavirus
Tuesday 30th March 2021
Defending The Guilty will not be returning for a second series. The BBC Two legal comedy was commissioned to shoot further episodes last year, but due to cast availability being impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic the show has now been cancelled.
Maya Jama joins Celebrity Juice panel
Monday 29th March 2021
Maya Jama has been announced as a new regular panellist on ITV2's raucous Celebrity Juice.
Emily Atack Show returns for Series 2
Sunday 28th March 2021
Emily Atack's self-titled sketch and stand-up series is to return to screens for a second series later this year.
Motherland to be re-made in America
Thursday 25th March 2021
A project is underway to re-make BBC sitcom Motherland for American audiences.
Ken Dodd comedy drama in the works for ITV
Wednesday 24th March 2021
Doddy, a comedy drama centred around Ken Dodd's 1989 trial for tax evasion, is in development for ITV.
Worzel Gummidge episodes filming this summer
Wednesday 24th March 2021
Mackenzie Crook's Worzel Gummidge is resuming filming this summer.
The Mash Report may move to Dave
Friday 19th March 2021
UKTV channel Dave is reportedly considering taking on The Mash Report, after the BBC axed the topical comedy show.