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Ripping Yarns charity Hopathon to be held

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:59 GMT

Network DVD are planning charity 'Hopathon' event, to mark the re-release of classic comedy Ripping Yarns on DVD.

Disabled comedy ordered by Channel 4

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:12 GMT

A Comedy Lab pilot, I'm Spazticus, first broadcast in 2005, has been commissioned for a full series.

E4's PhoneShop to return for third series

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:29 GMT

Digital channel E4 has ordered a third series of retail based sitcom PhoneShop.

Alistair McGowan to host new ITV sport comedy series

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:49 GMT

ITV1 has ordered a new sport-based entertainment show, hosted by impressionist Alastair McGowan.

The Caf� is to return for second series

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:45 GMT

The Caf�, the gentle seaside-set sitcom created by Michelle Terry and Ralf Little, is to return to Sky1 for a second series.

Sky order 2nd series of Ruth Jones comedy drama Stella

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:20 GMT

Sky1 has ordered a ten-part second series of Stella, the comedy drama created by and starring Ruth Jones.

Alan Carr and Inbetweeners amongst Loaded Laftas 2012 winners.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:00 GMT

Alan Carr, Jon Richardson, Andi Osho, Celebrity Juice and Fresh Meat were amongst the winners at the Loaded Laftas 2012.

Comedy Central orders Threesome Series 2

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:40 GMT

Comedy Central has ordered a second series of Threesome, its first home-grown sitcom.

Harry Hill in talks to move to Channel 4

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:24 GMT

Harry Hill is close to signing a deal to move to Channel 4, possibly including a movie and sketch show, according to reports.

Micky Flanagan signs up for new panel show

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:10 GMT

Micky Flanagan has been signed up for a new panel show pilot entitled Is It Just Me?, for Channel 4.

Andrew Lawrence joins fourth Stand Up For The Week series

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:34 GMT

Channel 4 has ordered a fourth series of topical stand-up series Stand Up For The Week, once again from the Clapham Grand.

New P.G. Wodehouse adaptation for BBC One

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:14 GMT

BBC One has announced a new TV adaptation of comic author P.G. Wodehouse's Blandings stories, to star Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders.

E4 orders second series of Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:30 GMT

E4 have ordered a second series of surreal sketch show Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, despite a poor reception from fans to last week's debut episode.

Sir David Jason directing BBC One sitcom pilot

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:03 GMT

Only Fools And Horses star Sir David Jason is directing a new sitcom pilot for BBC One called Pearly Gates.

Billy Connolly named 'most influential comic'

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:20 GMT

Billy Connolly has been named the most influential British stand-up comic of all time, in a poll involving comedy fans and comedians.

Jonathan Ross to host ITV panel show linked to Twitter

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:45 GMT

Jonathan Ross is working on Trending Topics, a new topical panel show format for ITV1 based around Twitter.

Monty Python to reunite for sci-fi film Absolutely Anything

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:40 GMT

Terry Jones, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam and Michael Palin are taking part in a movie called Absolutely Anything, with Eric Idle possibly still to join.

Nighty Night star Julia Davis creating new Sky Atlantic series

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:00 GMT

Julia Davis is creating her first new comedy series since Nighty Night for Sky Atlantic. Hunderby is a dark gothic show set in the 1800s.

National TV Awards 2012 comedy winners

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:00 GMT

Outnumbered, Celebrity Juice, Michael McIntyre and Alan Carr win at The National TV Awards 2012. Jonathan Ross and David Walliams pick up special prizes.

Russell Brand to headline The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:20 GMT

Russell Brand will be one of the main stars at The Secret Policeman's Ball 2012. However, for the first time, the Amnesty event will be held outside the UK.

Dom Joly creating new hidden camera prank show for ITV1

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:30 GMT

ITV has ordered a hidden camera prank show from Trigger Happy TV star Dom Joly. Fool Britannia is scheduled to take over from TV Burp.

Channel 4 order Anna Crilly and Katy Wix sketch show

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:40 GMT

Channel 4 has commissioned a six-part series of Anna & Katy's Television Programme, a sketch show starring Anna Crilly and Katy Wix.

Winners of The Comedy.co.uk Awards 2011 announced

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:00 GMT

The best and worst TV and radio comedies of last year are named as the results of The Comedy.co.uk Awards 2011 public poll are revealed.

Stella episode 3 pulled due to technical hitch

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:16 GMT

The third episode of Ruth Jones's comedy drama Stella was pulled from Sky1 on Friday night after technical problems.

Griff Rhys Jones to host interactive panel show live on Channel 4

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:00 GMT

Griff Rhys Jones is to present a new panel show on Channel 4 called A Short History Of Almost Everything. It will be broadcast live to allow viewers to play along online.

BBC Three orders comic showcase hosted by Russell Kane

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:10 GMT

BBC Three has ordered Live At The Electric, an eight-part series hosted by Russell Kane that aims to showcase up-and-coming comic talent.

ITV orders new Keith Lemon series

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:40 GMT

ITV1 has ordered a new prime-time entertainment series hosted by Celebrity Juice character Keith Lemon.

Kathy Burke writes autobiographical series for Sky Atlantic

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:40 GMT

Kathy Burke has written a autobiographical series for Sky Atlantic called Walking And Talking, following on from her Little Crackers short.

Jack Dee pilots new stand-up format for Sky Atlantic

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:00 GMT

Jack Dee is working on a new comedy entertainment format for Sky Atlantic called Don't Sit In The Front Row.

BBC axes puppet sitcom Mongrels

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:59 GMT

BBC Three has declined to commission a third series of Mongrels, its animal-based puppet sitcom.