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State Of The Union to return for Series 2
Friday 30th October 2020
State Of The Union is set to return for a second series, but featuring a different couple, creator Nick Hornby has revealed.
Sky to air Micky Flanagan documentary
Tuesday 27th October 2020
Sky One is to broadcast Micky Flanagan: Peeping Behind The Curtain this December, a documentary that looks at the popular comedian's success and reveals backstage tour footage.
Two Doors Down to return for Christmas special
Thursday 22nd October 2020
BBC Two has revealed that Two Doors Down will return for a surprise Christmas special, ahead of a fifth series arriving on the channel in 2021.
Michael Sheen and David Tennant film Staged Series 2
Thursday 22nd October 2020
David Tennant and Michael Sheen are filming a second series of Staged, the critically acclaimed BBC One sitcom that sees them preparing a play over Zoom calls.
Comedians take part in University Challenge for Children In Need
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Dara O Briain, Dane Baptiste, Steve Pemberton, Iain Stirling and Joel Dommett are amongst the contestants for a special episode of University Challenge filmed for BBC Children In Need.
Comedians feature in Channel 4's festive schedule
Wednesday 21st October 2020
Channel 4's 2020 Christmas TV offerings will include comedians staying overnight in a toy shop, David Walliams creating a new version of the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car, and episodes of Big Fat Quiz Of The Year and The Last Leg.
Spitting Image special to be shown on ITV
Wednesday 21st October 2020
BritBox has announced a two-part US election special of revived satirical sketch show Spitting Image, with one episode also set to air on ITV.
Stath Lets Flats returning for Series 3
Wednesday 21st October 2020
Hit sitcom Stath Lets Flats is to return to Channel 4 for a third series.
Channel 4 orders retro crime comedy from People Just Do Nothing team
Tuesday 20th October 2020
Channel 4 has ordered a series of The Curse, a crime-based comedy drama from the team behind People Just Do Nothing.
CBBC orders new comedy Monster Court
Monday 5th October 2020
Monster Court, a new comedy entertainment series focused around a puppet-based judge, is coming to CBBC.