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BBC2 orders second series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
BBC Two has ordered a second series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle.
Full StorySimon Nye writes new Radio 2 comedy
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.
More DetailsThe Persuasionists moved to 'graveyard' slot
BBC Two has moved under-performing sitcom The Persuasionists into a graveyard slot on Thursday nights.
Full StoryMark Thomas searches for General Election candidate
Mark Thomas is organising a contest to find someone to stand in the next general election using policies voted for by the public.
Full StoryIn The Loop and Wallace & Gromit gain Oscar nominations
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.
Full StorySteve Carell: I want to star in US version of Only Fools and Horses
Steve Carell, star of the American version of The Office, wants make a US version of Only Fools and Horses, he has revealed.
Full StoryArmando Iannucci denies claims a Thick Of It special has been axed
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."
Full StoryOutnumbered wins Broadcast award
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.
Full StoryLoaded LAFTA results announced
The results of the annual Loaded LAFTAs have been announced. Here's the rundown...
Full StoryMichael McIntyre strikes 'golden handcuffs' deal with BBC
Michael McIntyre has reportedly signed a 'golden handcuffs' deal with the BBC worth £500,000.
Full StorySpecial Psychoville screening announced
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.
Full StoryThe Thick Of It wins South Bank Show Award
The Thick Of It won the comedy award at today's South Bank Show Awards.
Full StoryBBC3 orders second series of Lunch Monkeys
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.
More DetailsComedy.co.uk Awards results reveal best and worst comedies of 2009
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.
More DetailsFrank Skinner to receive 'legend' award at Loaded LAFTAS
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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