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BBC One announces 2 new Jack Whitehall shows
Saturday 23rd May 2020
BBC One has commissioned two new comedies from Jack Whitehall. One is a series celebrating the UK's sporting history and triumphs, whilst a lockdown Father's Day special will see him visit his Dad.
David Tennant and Michael Sheen star in lockdown comedy Staged
Friday 22nd May 2020
BBC One is making Staged, a lockdown comedy series starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen.
Sky confirms In The Long Run Series 3
Thursday 21st May 2020
A third series of In The Long Run, the sitcom created by Idris Elba, has been filmed. It'll be shown on Sky One from 22nd July.
Breeders Series 2 confirmed
Monday 18th May 2020
Breeders, the parenting comedy starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, will return for a second series.
Code 404 to return for Series 2
Friday 15th May 2020
Sky has ordered a second series of Code 404, its new sitcom starring Stephen Graham, Daniel Mays and Anna Maxwell Martin.
Mo Gilligan's show fails to air
Tuesday 12th May 2020
The second episode of Mo Gilligan's new entertainment show failed to air last night due to technical difficulties.
Joe Wilkinson In Cars With Other People's Mums piloted
Friday 8th May 2020
Joe Wilkinson is piloting a travel show with other comedians' mums, for channel Dave.
Channel 5 orders Paul Merton's Comic Heroes documentary
Friday 8th May 2020
Paul Merton will present a one-off documentary on Channel 5 in which he explores what motivates the best comedians.
CITV orders The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud Series 2
Thursday 7th May 2020
Animated comedy The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud will return to CITV for a second series. The voice cast - which includes Johnny Vegas, Gina Yashere and Arthur Smith - will all return.
BBC One announces Michael McIntyre's Big Show highlights series
Wednesday 6th May 2020
A new series of highlights from Michael McIntyre's Big Show will air on BBC One.