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Rufus Hound confirms Celebrity Juice exit

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:50 GMT

Rufus Hound has confirmed that he will no longer appear on ITV2 panel show Celebrity Juice amid speculation that he has fallen out with the show's producers.

Mark Steel and Nicholas Parsons win at Sony Radio Awards 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 23:25 GMT

Mark Steel's In Town has won the Gold award for comedy at the Sony Radio Academy Awards 2012. Just A Minute presenter Nicholas Parsons picked up a special prize.

Fry & Laurie to reunite for new project

Mon, 14 May 2012 16:44 GMT

Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie are set to reunite for a new project, although details about the endeavour are not yet known.

White Van Man US adaptation commissioned

Sat, 12 May 2012 00:37 GMT

In an embarrassing move for BBC Three, American network ABC has ordered a full series of White Van Man's US adaptation, just weeks after the original was cancelled.

Rose d'Or 2012 comedy winners announced

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:37 GMT

The winners of the 2012 international Rose d'Or television awards have been announced, including a number of comedy categories.

All-star cast announced for Sky Arts comedy Psychobitches

Thu, 10 May 2012 14:10 GMT

Rebecca Front, Catherine Tate, Sharon Horgan and Katy Brand are amongst the cast for one-off Sky Arts comedy Psychobitches.

Sky Living announces new series set in a spa

Thu, 10 May 2012 13:30 GMT

Sky Living, moving into original productions, has announced The Spa, a comedy series created by Benidorm's Derren Litten. Rebecca Front is amongst the stars.

Katherine Parkinson to star in new Radio 2 sci-fi sitcom pilot

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:50 GMT

IT Crowd star Katherine Parkinson is to star in The Resistance, a new sci-fi sitcom pilot for Radio 2.

Channel 4 orders full series of Ricky Gervais' Derek

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00 GMT

Channel 4 has ordered a full series of Derek, the comedy drama written by and starring Ricky Gervais.

Sitcom Mission 2012 winner announced

Sat, 05 May 2012 13:45 GMT

Former stand-up comedian Snez Naik's sitcom Yo Valet has won the �5000 prize for this year's Sitcom Mission comedy writing contest.

Comedy Central pushing further original UK projects

Thu, 03 May 2012 18:09 GMT

The UK arm of Comedy Central is moving further into developing its own selection of original programming, with more than 20 projects in development.

BBC One reports a lack of sitcom pitches

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:53 GMT

BBC executives report that production companies are not pitching enough new comedy shows at its flagship channel.

The Kumars to return with new TV show pilot

Tue, 01 May 2012 16:21 GMT

Sanjeev Bhaskar is to return to television with a pilot for a new series of his hit comedy chat show The Kumars At No. 42.

Alan Partridge movie confirmed to be in production

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:43 GMT

Pre-production is under way on a long-awaited big screen outing for Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge.

BBC Three cancels White Van Man

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:15 GMT

BBC Three's sitcom White Van Man has been cancelled after two series.

Sarah Millican BBC Two series recommissioned

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:27 GMT

BBC Two has ordered a second series and Christmas special of The Sarah Millican Television Programme.

Vic & Bob to return to Channel 4

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:00 GMT

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer are returning to Channel 4 after a gap of 20 years to present a comedy show as part of the broadcaster's 30th anniversary celebrations.

ITV order first new scripted comedies since 2008

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:32 GMT

ITV has ordered a its first new comedies since 2008: pre-watershed sitcom The Job Lot, and adult comedy drama Great Night Out.

It Ain't Half Hot Mum too 'racist' for the BBC

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:07 GMT

According to newspaper reports, the modern BBC has decided that 1970s hit sitcom It Ain't Half Hot Mum is now too 'racist' to be broadcast on the network.

BAFTA TV Awards - 2012 nominees announced

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:30 GMT

Fresh Meat, Mrs Brown's Boys, Friday Night Dinner, Celebrity Juice and Rev are amongst the comedy shows represented in the 2012 BAFTA award nominations.

Foster's adds Edinburgh new act competition to sponsorship portfolio

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:20 GMT

Foster's lager is further extended its comedy links by sponsoring So You Think You're Funny?, Edinburgh's prestigious amateur stand-up competition.

Wallace & Gromit to star in the BBC Proms

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:15 GMT

Wallace & Gromit, Aardman Animations' popular claymation animated characters, are to star in one of the BBC Proms.

James Corden bookies' favourite to star in new Paul Potts film

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:20 GMT

Hollywood producers are making a movie about Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts, with James Corden favourite in the betting to play the English tenor.

Cast announced for new PG Wodehouse comedy Blandings

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 20:10 GMT

Mark Williams, David Bamber and David Walliams are amongst the cast joining Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders for new BBC comedy series Blandings.

BBC announce comedy-reality sketch series

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:29 GMT

BBC Three has ordered a pilot for a reality show called Boom Town, presented in a sketch comedy format.

BBC developing 3D comedy drama

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:39 GMT

The BBC is reported to be developing a comedy drama series to be filmed and broadcast in 3D.

Sarah Alexander & Neil Morrissey join new BBC One sitcom

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:17 GMT

Coupling's Sarah Alexander is to star in a new BBC One sitcom about a woman coping with an ex-husband, a boyfriend, children, and the varied stresses of modern life.

Channel 4 developing new comedy-reality series

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:39 GMT

Channel 4 is developing a new format which mixes reality and comedy, to star members of the public.

Jo Brand hosting new panel show pilot

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:46 GMT

Jo Brand has been announced as the host of a pilot for a new panel show all about comedy.

BBC order more Horrible Histories

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:09 GMT

The BBC has ordered a fifth series of hit childrens' sketch show Horrible Histories, before the fourth has begun broadcasting.