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Ability. Matt (Lee Ridley). Copyright: BBC.Radio

Lost Voice Guy's Ability to return to Radio 4

Tuesday 19th January 2021

Lost Voice Guy's semi-autobiographical sitcom Ability is returning to Radio 4 for a third series.

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Lucy Beaumont.Shop

Lucy Beaumont writes a "mumoir" book

Tuesday 19th January 2021

Lucy Beaumont is to publish her first book in the autumn. Mummy ... Can I Stand On Your Head?: Diary Of A First Time Mum is described as a "mumoir" sharing "the unpredictable craziness of being a mum".

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The Brittas Empire. Image shows from L to R: Colin Wetherby (Mike Burns), Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie), Laura Lancing (Julia St. John). Copyright: BBC.Online

Brittas Empire cast to reunite for online event

Tuesday 19th January 2021

The cast of The Brittas Empire are to reunite online, on Thursday 28th January, to mark the 30th anniversary of the leisure centre sitcom.

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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy. Noel Fielding. Copyright: Secret Peter.People

Noel Fielding's designs for fashion label Fendi unveiled

Monday 18th January 2021

Noel Fielding has collaborated with Italian fashion house Fendi for its "New Normal" winter menswear collection, which launched over the weekend.

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Dreaming Whilst Black. Kwabena Robinson (Adjani Salmon).Online

BBC snaps up acclaimed comedy about racism in British film industry

Friday 15th January 2021

The BBC is working to adapt cult-hit web series Dreaming Whilst Black, about racism in the film industry.

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Image shows from L to R: Sophie Thompson, Tony Way.Film

Sophie Thompson and Tony Way to star in The Unreason

Friday 15th January 2021

Time-travel comedy film The Unreason will feature Sophie Thompson and Tony Way.

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House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Julie (Morgana Robinson). Copyright: Pett Productions.People

Vic Reeves & Morgana Robinson star in sitcom podcast

Thursday 14th January 2021

Vic Reeves and Morgana Robinson are amongst the cast of a new sitcom podcast by Tony Pitts. Robinson will also star in the upcoming second series of Sky's Intelligence.

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The Last Leg. Adam Hills. Copyright: Open Mike Productions.Shop

Adam Hills writing a children's book

Thursday 14th January 2021

Australian comedian and Last Leg star Adam Hills is writing a children's book, inspired by his young daughter's career aspirations.

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Caimh McDonnell.TV

Stranger Times book set to become TV show

Thursday 14th January 2021

The Stranger Times, the new book written by former stand-up Caimh McDonnell, has been snapped up to be developed as a TV comedy drama series.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Adam (Simon Bird), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Martin (Paul Ritter).TV

Channel 4 announces Friday Night Dinner Night

Thursday 14th January 2021

Channel 4 has announced a whole evening's programming to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner.

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The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out. Dawn French. Copyright: UKTV.TV

'The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out' tribute documentary to air on Gold

Thursday 14th January 2021

Gold is to broadcast a two-hour documentary celebrating hit sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, with all its surviving key stars and creatives taking part.

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Timewasters. Image shows from L to R: Daniel Lawrence Taylor, Kadiff Kirwan, Adelayo Adedayo, Samson Kayo. Copyright: Big Talk Productions.TV

Timewasters to be piloted in America

Wednesday 13th January 2021

American TV network ABC is set to film a pilot adaptation of ITV2 sitcom Timewasters this spring.

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Friday Night Dinner. Image shows from L to R: Jackie (Tamsin Greig), Adam (Simon Bird), Jonny (Tom Rosenthal), Martin (Paul Ritter).TV

Friday Night Dinner gets documentary but maybe no new series

Wednesday 13th January 2021

The executive producer of Friday Night Dinner has said there may not be a further series of the sitcom. However, Channel 4 are making a documentary to celebrate the show's 10th anniversary.

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Pls Like. Image shows from L to R: Liam (Liam Williams), James Wirm (Tim Key), Charlie South (Jon Pointing).Online

Simon Bird directs Pls Like Series 3

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Pls Like is to launch a third series next weekend. The social media mockumentary's latest batch of episodes have been directed by The Inbetweeners star Simon Bird.

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Horne & Corden. Mathew Horne. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions.TV

Mat Horne co-writes comedy drama about a man on the run

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Mathew Horne is co-writing a "fast-paced" comedy drama series about a man who goes on the run after losing a fortune on the stock market.

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Stephen Merchant. Copyright: RDF Television.TV

Stephen Merchant's The Offenders gets second series

Wednesday 13th January 2021

Stephen Merchant's new BBC One comedy, co-starring Christopher Walken, has been renewed for a second series whilst filming on the first is ongoing.

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Mother F**king Pep Talk. Image shows from L to R: Thanyia Moore, Kevin Garry, Rosie Jones, Munya Chawawa, Bobby Mair. Copyright: Comedy Central.Online

Mother F**king Pep Talk coming to Comedy Central

Tuesday 12th January 2021

Comedy Central will publish an online series called Mother F**king Pep Talk, in which comedians deliver motivational speeches straight down the camera.

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Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions.TV

Mr Bean live action return mooted

Monday 11th January 2021

New live action Mr Bean episodes could be made, it has been revealed, as the TV character turned 31 this month.

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The Corbett Follies. Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: London Weekend Television.TV

ITV to air unseen footage of Ronnie Corbett

Monday 11th January 2021

Ronnie Corbett is to be the subject of a new documentary special on ITV. Ronnie Corbett's Unseen Tapes will include previously unbroadcast footage from his home movies and photos from his family albums.

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Comedy.co.uk Awards 2020.News

Comedy.co.uk Awards 2020 shortlist

Monday 11th January 2021

60 TV and radio programmes have been shortlisted across 10 categories for the Comedy.co.uk Awards 2020. Voting is now open to determine the winners.

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