Latest British Comedy News
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Rufus Hound confirms Celebrity Juice exit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Channel 4 has ordered a full series of Derek, the comedy drama written by and starring Ricky Gervais.
Sitcom Mission 2012 winner announced
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
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
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
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
Pre-production is under way on a long-awaited big screen outing for Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge.
BBC Three cancels White Van Man
BBC Three's sitcom White Van Man has been cancelled after two series.
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Are You Funny?
A comedy show pilot from Objective Productions focusing on 'British characters', that aims to show 'real people are funnier than anything else'. Guide
Jo Brand panel show about comedy
Jo Brand hosts a panel show show pilot about classic sitcoms and comedy. Guide
Fake Reaction
Comedy entertainment show for BBC3 in which celebrities must hide their natural reactions. Hosted by Matt Edmondson. Guide
Brendan O'Carroll: The Course
Sitcom pilot starring Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O'Carroll. Guide
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