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BBC2 orders second series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Tuesday 9th February 2010 @ 1:45pm

BBC Two has ordered a second series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle.

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Simon Nye writes new Radio 2 comedy

Monday 8th February 2010 @ 3:30pm

Men Behaving Badly writer Simon Nye has written a new live-audience sitcom for Radio 2 centred around a well-meaning but rather pretentious cinema manager.

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The Persuasionists moved to 'graveyard' slot

Wednesday 3rd February 2010 @ 5pm

BBC Two has moved under-performing sitcom The Persuasionists into a graveyard slot on Thursday nights.

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Mark Thomas searches for General Election candidate

Tuesday 2nd February 2010 @ 3:45pm

Mark Thomas is organising a contest to find someone to stand in the next general election using policies voted for by the public.

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In The Loop and Wallace & Gromit gain Oscar nominations

Tuesday 2nd February 2010 @ 2:30pm

In The Loop has been nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay in the 2010 Oscars, whilst the Wallace & Gromit film A Matter of Loaf and Death is up for a Best Animated Short Film Oscar.

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Steve Carell: I want to star in US version of Only Fools and Horses

Saturday 30th January 2010 @ 11am

Steve Carell, star of the American version of The Office, wants make a US version of Only Fools and Horses, he has revealed.

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Armando Iannucci denies claims a Thick Of It special has been axed

Thursday 28th January 2010 @ 2:40pm

Armando Iannucci has rubbished the claims that plans to air a poll-night special of political satire The Thick Of It have been ditched, saying instead that "nothing has even been discussed yet."

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Outnumbered wins Broadcast award

Thursday 28th January 2010 @ 2:15pm

BBC1 sitcom Outnumbered won in the comedy category at last night's Broadcast Awards. Meanwhile The Inbetweeners picked up the award for Best Multichannel Programme.

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Loaded LAFTA results announced

Wednesday 27th January 2010 @ 2:05pm

The results of the annual Loaded LAFTAs have been announced. Here's the rundown...

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Michael McIntyre strikes 'golden handcuffs' deal with BBC

Wednesday 27th January 2010 @ 8am

Michael McIntyre has reportedly signed a 'golden handcuffs' deal with the BBC worth £500,000.

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Special Psychoville screening announced

Wednesday 27th January 2010 @ 8am

The Phoenix Cinema in London has announced a special screening of Psychoville, combined with a question and answers session with stars Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith.

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The Thick Of It wins South Bank Show Award

Tuesday 26th January 2010 @ 3:50pm

The Thick Of It won the comedy award at today's South Bank Show Awards.

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BBC3 orders second series of Lunch Monkeys

Tuesday 26th January 2010 @ 3pm

BBC Three has ordered a second series of Lunch Monkeys, the sitcom about the misadventures of an admin team at a 'no win no fee' law firm in Manchester.

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Comedy.co.uk Awards results reveal best and worst comedies of 2009

Monday 25th January 2010 @ 2pm

The British Comedy Guide have today revealed the results of the 2009 Comedy.co.uk Awards, the online awards based 100% on a public vote. BBC Three sketch show Horne & Corden has been named 'Worst Comedy Of The Year', whilst The Thick Of It was voted the Comedy Of The Year. Psychoville, Peep Show, Bleak Expectations, Mitchell & Webb, and QI were amongst the other winners.

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Frank Skinner to receive 'legend' award at Loaded LAFTAS

Monday 25th January 2010 @ 2:20am

It has been announced that the Loaded LAFTAS Legend accolade for 2010, an award organised by the lads magazine, goes to stand-up comedian Frank Skinner.

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