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CBBC orders gaming comedy drama, and renews other shows
Thursday 5th November 2020
CBBC is making Lagging, a comedy drama about a group of computer gamers. The BBC has also confirmed Class Dismissed, The Dog Ate My Homework, Justin's House and GiggleQuiz will all return.
ITV to air Bobby Ball tribute
Wednesday 4th November 2020
ITV is to broadcast Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story, a documentary narrated by the late comedians double-act partner, Tommy Cannon.
Birds Of A Feather to return for Christmas special
Wednesday 4th November 2020
Birds Of A Feather will return to screens this Christmas for a new special - but without co-star Pauline Quirke.
Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson returning with more murder mysteries
Monday 2nd November 2020
Johnny Vegas and Sian Gibson have reunited for more comedy murder mysteries on Gold, this time in a three-part series called Murder They Hope.
This Country USA remake gets 14 episode series order
Friday 30th October 2020
US network Fox is remaking hit BBC sitcom This Country. A fourteen-episode series is now set to go into production.
Blankety Blank to return at Christmas with Bradley Walsh
Friday 30th October 2020
Bradley Walsh is to host a revival of comic game show Blankety Blank, with a festive episode set to be filmed soon.
Spencer Jones's sitcom Mister Winner axed
Friday 30th October 2020
Spencer Jones's sitcom Mister Winner has been cancelled, the comic has revealed.
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.