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Barry Cryer's Comedy Legends to return for a third series
Monday 7th September 2020
Kenneth Williams and Norman Wisdom are among those who will feature in the third series of Barry Cryer's series Comedy Legends on Sky Arts.
Doc Martin to end
Monday 7th September 2020
It has been confirmed that ITV's hit comedy drama Doc Martin will end after the next run of episodes. Series 10 is due to be filmed in 2021, and then Martin Clunes will stop playing the popular character.
Limmy to quit TV with final special
Saturday 5th September 2020
Limmy has confirmed that his forthcoming television show will be his last, as he quits all broadcast, publishing and live work to become a full-time streamer.
Black panel show Sorry, I Didn't Know returns for series
Thursday 27th August 2020
ITV has ordered a four-part series of Sorry, I Didn't Know, a panel show about black history, piloted in 2016.
ITV to document 'Black Comedy Legends'
Thursday 27th August 2020
ITV has commissioned a one-off documentary about the heritage and future of black comedians in Britain.
BBC One orders Greg Davies's The Cleaner
Wednesday 26th August 2020
BBC One has commissioned a series called The Cleaner, written by and starring Greg Davies as a specialist cleaner of crime scenes.
Comedy shows nominated in Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2020
Tuesday 25th August 2020
Defending The Guilty, Feel Good, GameFace, Mum, Sex Education and Stath Lets Flats are amongst the nominees for the Edinburgh TV Festival Awards 2020.
Mawaan Rizwan to co-host Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club
Tuesday 25th August 2020
Mawaan Rizwan has been signed up as co-host of ITV's new Jonathan Ross-fronted stand-up showcase, Jonathan Ross' Comedy Club.
Comedy travelogue for Rosie Jones & C4
Tuesday 25th August 2020
Rosie Jones is to present a four-part comedy travelogue for Channel 4, provisionally entitled A Great British, Female, Gay, Disabled, Covid Compliant Adventure.
Channel 4 announces National Comedy Awards
Tuesday 25th August 2020
Channel 4 has announced the launch of the brand new, annual National Comedy Awards.