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Horrible Histories to return for Series 8 and feature film
Thursday 20th September 2018
Horrible Histories is to return to CBBC for an eighth series next year. A movie based on the hit comedy is also now filming, written by Olivier Award-winner Jessica Swale.
BBC buys new Ben Wheatley film for Christmas broadcast
Monday 10th September 2018
BBC Two has acquired acclaimed director Ben Wheatley's new feature film for broadcast on television over Christmas, rather than a cinema release. The characters will later return in a full length TV series.
Steve Coogan and David Mitchell to star in super-rich satire
Friday 7th September 2018
Steve Coogan and David Mitchell are reportedly set to star in Michael Winterbottom's new comedy film about the super rich.
Inbetweeners creators plot Agatha Christie spoof
Monday 13th August 2018
The Inbetweeners co-creator Iain Morris and star Joe Thomas have revealed their next film together will be an Agatha Christie spoof.
Eric Morecambe's life story to be turned into feature film
Monday 30th July 2018
Olivier award-winning play Morecambe, about the life of comedian Eric Morecambe, is to be adapted into a feature film. Producers are now seeking funding for the project.
John Cleese is writing a comedy film about cannibalism
Friday 27th July 2018
John Cleese is writing Yummy, a film described as 'a light comedy about cannibalism'.
Filming under way on Caitlin Moran movie How To Build A Girl
Monday 16th July 2018
Filming has started on How To Build A Girl, the new movie by Caitlin Moran. Beanie Feldstein stars, with Alfie Allen, Paddy Considine, Sarah Solemani, Laurie Kynaston and Joanna Scanlan.
Filming starts on The Personal History Of David Copperfield
Monday 11th June 2018
Filming has begun on The Personal History Of David Copperfield, the new film directed by Armando Iannucci. Stars include Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Peter Capaldi, Ben Whishaw and Paul Whitehouse.
Alison Steadman stars in short comedy film Ghosted
Thursday 7th June 2018
Alison Steadman has taken the lead role in Ghosted, a short comedy film about a woman who becomes a psychic medium after she loses her husband.
Mr Khan film set to be announced
Monday 28th May 2018
Citizen Khan star Adil Ray has revealed a film based around his hit sitcom character Mr Khan is set to be announced.