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- The BBC has released 9 pilots on the iPlayer. Stars include Jack Dee: iPlayer
- Peter Kay will switch on the Blackpool Illuminations this year: BBC News
- Here's a copy of a funny letter John Cleese wrote to a fan a few years ago: Twitter
- Miranda Hart is working on a book linked to her sitcom, called The Best of Miranda. She explains more in this video: British Comedy Guide
- The Comic Relief idea is heading to America. NBC will broadcast its own version of Red Nose Day next May: Radio Times
- Michael McIntyre used to drive a broken Austin Metro to gigs. He's now bought a Ferrari California: Daily Mail
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Here is a guide to the new British comedy on TV this week...
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Virtually Famous
Monday, E4, 10pm
A brand new panel show in which one of the stars of American TV series Glee, Kevin McHale, hosts with team captains Seann Walsh and Chris Stark unearthing the funniest bits of the internet. Guide |
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Kevin Bridges Live At The Commonwealth
Monday, BBC One, 10:35pm
The first of two stand-up specials from Kevin Bridges. The latter one, due on screens in around a month's time, will look at Scottish independence. Tonight's episode, however, looks ahead to the Commonwealth Games. Guide |
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Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net
Monday, Sky Atlantic, 11:15pm
Tony Law, Andrew Maxwell and Drew Carey perform improvised stand-up comedy routines based on subjects presented to them while on stage. Guide |
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Tuesday, Comedy Central, 11pm
On this week's show, the madcap Paul Foot is joined by the musical David O'Doherty, Nish Kumar, Michael Legge and Josie Long. There's also backstage chat with Stewart Lee too. Guide |
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The Mimic Wednesday, Channel 4, 10pm
The low-key comedy continues. Martin realises he has no job, no car, no son and no woman so gets Jean to set him up on a blind date with her friend from Zumba - Harriet, an assertive body-language expert. Guide |
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TV OD Thursday, ITV2, 10pm
Matt Edmondson hosts this topical series which takes a humorous look at the most talked about shows on TV. It's the last in the series... so the team will now be waiting to hear if they've done enough to get a second series. Guide |
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man Friday, Channel 4, 9pm
Alan Carr returns to our TV screens with his very own summer special. He's booked some big name guests too... Miranda Hart and the stars of The Inbetweeners are amongst those joining him for a sunny drink. Guide |
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Friday Night Dinner Friday, Channel 4, 10pm
Get ready - this week's episode, sadly the series finale, is a real gem. It's Grandma's wedding day, and she's getting married to the horrible Mr Morris. The family are distraught, but will Grandma really say 'I do'? There's two funny preview clips in our guide. Guide |
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People Just Do Nothing Sunday, BBC Three, 10:45pm
Episode 2 of this comedy which has picked up lots of praise from viewers who've already seen it via iPlayer. Grindah is preparing a special party to celebrate Angel's fifth birthday but doesn't know where to start. Guide |
For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule. |
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Loser Takes All
PRE-ORDER. Adapted by Graham Greene from his own novel, this comedy-drama stars Italian screen idol Rossano Brazzi alongside British stars Glynis Johns, Robert Morley, Tony Britton and Felix Aylmer. When a London accountant is called to his Managing Director's office to look at a mistake in the accounts, he ends up being sent on a honeymoon to Monte Carlo, courtesy of the company! Details |
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Sunstruck
PRE-ORDER. This family comedy-drama stars Harry Secombe as a Welsh schoolteacher and choirmaster who emigrates to Australia to 'teach in the sun' - but finds reality falls somewhat short of the blissful image on the recruiting poster. Details |
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Cuckoo - Complete Series 1
PRE-ORDER. First series of the BBC Three sitcom starring American actor Andy Samberg and British comedy giant Greg Davies.
Ken (Davies) and Lorna Thompson's (Helen Baxendale) daughter Rachel has returned from her gap year with a new husband, an impossibly annoying hippie type who goes by the name of Cuckoo... Series 2 begins soon with Taylor Lautner the new star. Details |
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The Cafe - Series One
PRE-ORDER. Written by and starring Ralf Little and Michelle Terry, The Cafe is a slow comedy set in and around a cafe in Weston-Super-Mare, run by generational trilogy Mary, Carol and Sarah. Acting as the social hub of the seafront town, the cafe sees all walks of life pass through and is home to a surprising number of local dramas. Details |
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Not In Front Of The Children
PRE-ORDER. Not In Front Of The Children is the first sitcom in which Wendy Craig played a harassed and scatter-brained mother of a young and unruly middle-class family. A huge success, 40 episodes - including a number of short specials - were produced over 4 series; sadly only 8 episodes are known to survive, all of which are included in this new set. Details |
For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon. |
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Here are some quotes from our message board...
"Listened to this for the first time today not really knowing what to expect. It was very funny with some very clever jokes as well." Will Cam on Radio 4 show Alfie Moore: It's A Fair Cop
"I just caught up with the first six episodes. So far, I got to say, I love Josh Widdicombe." NateSean on Mock The Week
"Wow... nice little surprise there in the Galaxy song." Shandonbelle on Monty Python Live
"I'm late in seeing this series, but it seems just as watchable as the last one. Sure, some gags fall flat, and they should have thought twice about redoing the montage routine, but overall there's much to enjoy." Nogget on Badults
"I have just watched Series 1 in its entirety over two days and despite trying to get into the show twice before this time I hit the jackpot and it was brilliant." TheBlueNun on 15 Storeys High
"The first episode hooked me instantly. It's refreshing to see a dedicated mockumentary." HotWasp on People Just Do Nothing
"I keep changing my mind about it. Sometimes I find it very funny (last night's was very good), sometimes I find it too over the top and irritating." DougWonnacott on Friday Night Dinner
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Going Straight
Often overlooked, Going Straight is the delightful sequel to Porridge, again starring Ronnie Barker and Richard Beckinsale. Beginning as Fletch is released, it sees him tempted by his old ways right from the go - on board the train heading back down south, in fact - but he's determined to lead an honest life from here on. Of course, when criminality is all you've ever known, that's easier said than done... Guide
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Things continue on our website. From tomorrow (Tuesday) our Edinburgh Fringe coverage properly kicks off: we'll have multiple new articles to read every day through till the end of the festival.
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