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Tuesday 18th June 2013

Lots of things appeared on Tuesday...

Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopoudos (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Image credit: Alomo Productions.

Birds Of A Feather is back

Birds Of A Feather is back Read

After a 15 year break, Birds Of A Feather is coming back to TV... but this time it'll be on ITV. The channel has ordered 8 episodes.

Michael McIntyre.

Michael McIntyre's new show

Michael McIntyre is working on new entertainment show mixing stand-up, guests, studio games & external VT. Read

David Baddiel.

David Baddiel's new sitcom

David Baddiel is working on Sit.com, a Channel 4 sitcom pilot about a technology-addicted family. Read

Big Talk Productions.

Mummy's Boys - a new sitcom pilot

Mummy's Boys, a sitcom about two men who must look after their younger brother after their mum dies, is to be piloted. Read

Fake Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Ellie Taylor, Matt Edmondson, Joe Swash. Image credit: STV Productions.

Fake Reaction to return

ITV2's comic challenge show Fake Reaction will return for a second series in early 2014. Read

Katherine Ryan.

Katherine Ryan gets death threats

Stand-up comic Katherine Ryan has received death threats after see delivered a joke on Mock The Week which mentioned Filipinos. Chortle

Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Martha Howe-Douglas, Laurence Rickard. Image credit: Lion Television.

Video: Horrible Histories do Grease

The Horrible Histories gang borrow from the musical Grease to sing a song about transportation. Watch

Mischief Theatre - Improv ad break.

Video: Improv advert break

Here is last night's improvised comedy advert break, which was broadcast live on Comedy Central. Is it the future of advertising? Probably not, but nice to try it. Watch

Badults. Image shows from L to R: Tom (Tom Parry), Matthew (Matthew Crosby), Ben (Ben Clark). Image credit: The Comedy Unit.

BBC Three summer trailer

BBC Three's Summer comedy trailer - a peak at Boom Town, Badults, Bad Education and The Revolution Will Be Televised. Watch

Sketchorama. Image credit: The Comedy Unit.

Absolutely to reunite?

A TV reunion for sketch show Absolutely is on the cards after the gang's one-off performance for Radio 4's Sketchorama. Daily Record

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Barry Cryer. Image credit: STV Productions.

Barry Cryer doesn't like Vicious

Barry Cryer is not a fan of ITV sitcom Vicious. "It was insult, insult, insult every other line. You don't believe in them". The Guardian

Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Gemma Arterton. Image credit: British Broadcasting Corporation.

Inside No. 9 on the web

BBC Comedy is to develop an internet experience to run alongside Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's new comedy, Inside No. 9. BBC Blogs

Monday

 

TV Catch-Up

Catch up on these new TV episodes from Tuesday's schedule...

Sweat The Small Stuff

Sweat The Small Stuff

This week, Nick, Rickie and Melvin are joined by The Saturdays' Una Healy, TV host Rick Edwards and comedian James Acaster.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer   Guide

Horrible Histories

Horrible Histories

The surprising identity of Britain's top-scoring footballer is revealed, things get ridiculous on Germany's version of Historical Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, a Celtic farmer isn't terribly keen on plans for Hadrian's Wall, and the brainy pioneers of transportation sing about their inventions.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer   Guide

Limmy's Show!

Limmy's Show!

Compilation of sketches from the BAFTA-award winning comedy series starring writer-performer-director Brian Limond, aka Limmy.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer   Guide

Monday
Video: Absolutely reunite

Video: Absolutely reunite

Stoneybridge! Here's footage of the team behind hit 1990s sketch show Absolutely performing Radio 4. Watch

John Lloyd podcast

John Lloyd podcast

In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard Herring interviews producer and writer John Lloyd. Details

Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front interview

Rebecca Front talks about being part of Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy, and her other comedy work too. Read

Eddie Izzard podcast

Eddie Izzard podcast

A great podcast interview with Eddie Izzard. The stand-up star talks about his street performing years. Listen

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Ronna & Beverly love Britain

Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo, who play chat show hosts Ronna & Beverly, tell us why they love Britain... Read

Alan Partridge - Alpha Papa

Alan Partridge - Alpha Papa

The trailer for the brand new Alan Partridge movie is here. Check it out. Time to get excited? Watch

Smack the Pony to return?

Smack the Pony to return?

The Smack The Pony sketch show stars are to pitch the idea of it returning 10 years after it last aired. Read

Plebs gets 2nd series

Plebs gets 2nd series

ITV2 has ordered another series of Plebs, the sitcom series about three young men in Ancient Rome. Read

The Future of BCG

The Future of BCG

If you're a fan of this website, you might be interested to read what we've got coming up next... Read

Chris Addison sitcom

Chris Addison sitcom

More details on Trying Again, the Sky Living series written by Chris Addison and Simon Blackwell. Read

Blandings Series 2

Blandings Series 2

The BBC has ordered a 2nd series of Blandings, the comedy starring Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders. Read

Keith Lemon: The Film 2

Keith Lemon: The Film 2

Leigh Francis has confirmed he plans to make a sequel to his 2012 movie Keith Lemon: The Film. Read

Stephen Fry podcast

Stephen Fry podcast

The full 90 minute Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast interview with Stephen Fry. Read

Arthur Lowe's sleep trick

Arthur Lowe's sleep trick

Dad's Army star Arthur Lowe played on a sleeping condition in a cheeky bid to avoid press and fans. Read

Video: Hate gastro pubs?

Video: Hate gastro pubs?

A great comic song from Jonny And The Baptists explaining why gastro pubs aren't like proper pubs. Watch

Cat Laughs Festival 2013

Cat Laughs Festival 2013

A detailed report from The Cat Laughs in Kilkenny, Ireland. With stand-up, and a Moone Boy screening. Read

David Brent: Learn Guitar 2

David Brent: Learn Guitar 2

The second episode of the new online video series by Ricky Gervais. Write about what you don't know. Watch

Axed Spy wins top award

Axed Spy wins top award

Spy has won at the prestigious international Rose d'Or Awards, despite being axed by Sky1. Read

Up The Women - Series 2

Up The Women - Series 2

Jessica Hynes's new sitcom, Up The Women, has reportedly been given a second series already. Read

Chris Addison podcast

Chris Addison podcast

Richard Herring's entertaining RHLSTP podcast returns for a new run. Chris Addison is the first guest. Listen

Mark Gatiss: Psychobitches

Mark Gatiss: Psychobitches

Psychobitches looks set to be one of the best comedies of the year. Here's Mark Gatiss as Joan Crawford. Watch

Andre Vincent interview

Andre Vincent interview

A circuit legend, Andre Vincent also helped launch much modern TV satire. Here's an interesting interview. Read

Raised By Wolves details

Raised By Wolves details

Caitlin Moran has revealed more details about Raised By Wolves, the new Channel 4 sitcom pilot. Read

Joan Collins joins Benidorm

Joan Collins joins Benidorm

Joan Collins will play a hotel high-roller called Crystal in the new sixth series of ITV holiday comedy Benidorm. Read

Alt Comedy Experience 2

Alt Comedy Experience 2

Here is the line-up for the second series of The Alternative Comedy Experience - coming in 2014. Read

Wills & Kate - Pregnant

Wills & Kate - Pregnant

A musical sketch by double-act Haiste & Lawrence. They appear as modern royals William and Kate. Watch

Paul Daniels podcast

Paul Daniels podcast

A great podcast interview with comic magician Paul Daniels. He has loads of stories worth hearing. Listen

Laughing Horse results

Laughing Horse results

Sofie Hagen has been named the winner of the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year stand-up contest. Read

Shameless - The End

Shameless - The End

Shameless creator Paul Abbott picks his favourite episodes, and a list of Frank Gallagher's best lines too. Read