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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.
Romantic comedy drama You & Me coming to ITV
Thursday 18th March 2021
ITV has commissioned a romantic comedy drama series. You & Me focuses on three separate characters who have all experienced tragedies.
Mae Martin and Joe Lycett amongst RTS winners
Wednesday 17th March 2021
Mae Martin, The Ranganation, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Youssef Kerkour, The Young Offenders and Joe Lycett's Got Your Back were amongst the winners at the Royal Television Society Awards 2021.
There's Something About Movies returning for Series 4
Monday 15th March 2021
There's Something About Movies is returning to Sky One for a fourth series. Host Alan Carr, team captains Jennifer Saunders and Michael Sheen and regular guest Tom Allen will all be present again.
Staged and Gone Fishing win Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Friday 12th March 2021
Staged and Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing have won prizes in the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2021. Additionally, Elis James and John Robins were the winners in the podcast category.
The Mash Report axed after four series
Friday 12th March 2021
The Mash Report will not return for any further series. A spokesperson said BBC Two was making room for new comedy shows.