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Expectation options Njambi McGrath's novel
Thursday 18th June 2020
The debut novel by comedian Njambi McGrath, Through The Leopard's Gaze, has been optioned for a television adaptation by production company Expectation.
Ben Whishaw to star in This Is Going To Hurt TV show
Monday 15th June 2020
Ben Whishaw will take the lead role in This Is Going To Hurt, the BBC Two comedy drama series based on Adam Kay's best-selling book.
Fawlty Towers deleted by UKTV
Thursday 11th June 2020
An episode of Fawlty Towers has been removed from UKTV's streaming service amidst growing racial-cultural arguments.
Mackenzie Crook to return as Worzel Gummidge
Thursday 11th June 2020
Mackenzie Crook is to return to BBC One as walking, talking scarecrow Worzel Gummidge.
Various comedies removed from streaming platforms
Tuesday 9th June 2020
Hit BBC Three sketch show Little Britain has been removed from many streaming platforms, reportedly due to its use of cross-dressing and portrayals of ethnic minorities. Netflix has also deleted The League Of Gentlemen from its catalogue.
Christopher Walken attached to Stephen Merchant's The Offenders
Monday 8th June 2020
Christopher Walken has joined the cast of Stephen Merchant's forthcoming BBC comedy drama The Offenders, British Comedy Guide can reveal.
BAFTA TV Awards 2020 nominations
Thursday 4th June 2020
Catastrophe, Derry Girls, Fleabag and Stath Lets Flats are amongst the nominees in the BAFTA TV Awards 2020.
ITV to recommission Kate & Koji
Tuesday 2nd June 2020
ITV is to recommission its new studio sitcom, Kate & Koji. The comedy stars Brenda Blethyn as a cantankerous seaside café proprietor, and Jimmy Akingbola as an asylum-seeking African doctor.
Two Doors Down to return for Series 5
Monday 1st June 2020
BBC Scotland's hit sitcom Two Doors Down is to return to BBC Two for a fifth series.
Agatha Raisin to return for Series 4
Friday 29th May 2020
Hit Sky One comedy drama Agatha Raisin, which stars Ashley Jensen as an amateur detective, is to return for a fourth series. The news is revealed ahead of Series 3 being broadcast next month.