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Cold Feet to return in 2017 ITV has ordered Series 7 of hit comedy drama Cold Feet, following the success of the show's revival. Read |
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Miranda to return 'in some form' Miranda co-star Sarah Hadland has confirmed that the hit sitcom will return "in some form". Read |
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John Cleese to star in new BBC sitcom Edith John Cleese reportedly looks set to star in Edith, a new bittersweet romantic BBC comedy series. Read |
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Last Of The Summer Wine's Jean Alexander dies aged 90 Jean Alexander, the actress who played Auntie Wainwright in Last Of The Summer Wine, has died aged 90. She is also well known for her role as Hilda Ogden in Coronation Street. Read |
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Russell Brand resurrects The Trews and announces new tour Russell Brand has announced Exposed, his new tour. He has also resurrected his online show The Trews. Read |
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Matt Lucas to publish autobiography Matt Lucas is writing his memoirs. Little Me: The A-Z Of Matt Lucas will be out next autumn. Read |
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Mr Biffo series smashes Kickstarter target in first 24 hours A crowdfunding campaign for Mr Biffo's Found Footage, a new online series from Digitiser writer Paul Rose, has already raised over £8,000. Read |
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Do The Right Thing podcast gets TV pilot A TV version of Do The Right Thing, the hit panel show podcast, is being developed. Read |
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ITV2 orders new comedies featuring diverse talent ITV2 has ordered four new comedy pilots featuring black, Asian, and minority ethnic talent: Sorry, I Didn't Know; All About The McKenzies; Dropperz; and What's The Facts. Read |
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Crackanory Series 4 confirmed Channel Dave has confirmed that Crackanory will return for a fourth run. The 8-part series will feature readers including Sherdian Smith and Dara O Briain. Read |
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8 Out Of 10 Cats returns with new team captains New 8 Out Of 10 Cats will premiere on More4, now with team captains Aisling Bea and Rob Beckett. Meanwhile the Countdown version has got its biggest series order yet. Read |
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Scottish sketch show Burnistoun to return to TV Burnistoun, the BBC Scotland sketch show starring Robert Florence and Iain Connell, is to return to television. Read |
Live At Zedel is the new showcase that brings together all art forms in one extraordinary building near Piccadilly Circus in London. Comedy shows coming up at the venue soon include great character comedy from Ruby Thomas, Taylor Glenn's unflinching and delightfully dark solo show, and the new live show from sitcom star Juliet Cowan. Details & Tickets
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Alan Carr - Stand Up To Cancer interview Alan Carr is one of the key people involved in Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer charity drive. He'll be co-hosting the live TV show on Friday and explains more in this interview. Read |
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Marley's Ghosts interviews The writer and key cast of Gold sitcom Marley's Ghosts talk about returning for a second series of adventures. Read |
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Crazyhead interviews Howard Overman, the creator of E4's new demon-based comedy drama, introduces his show. We also hear from stars Cara Theobold, Susan Wokoma, Lewis Reeves and Tony Curran. Read |
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Yonderland interview The six creators and stars of Yonderland talk about the third series of their fantasy comedy show, and how it was great to have Stephen Fry joining the cast. Read |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Steve McNeil Go 8 Bit's Steve McNeil recalls a screaming failure, Kris Akabusi and a missing star. Read |
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Podcasts ManBuyCow, the sketch show from double act Rufus & Howard that has a strong cult following, is back for a fourth series. Meanwhile RHLSTP is on a new run, with Armando Iannucci the first guest. Listen |
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Cold Feet Monday, ITV, 9pm Pete and Jenny finally agree on a compromise with Harry's daughter, as the latest series of the comedy drama continues. Guide |
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Morgana Robinson's The Agency Monday, BBC Two, 10pm At Mann Management, Vincent is fielding calls from Fearne Cotton - who sees television show ideas everywhere she looks. Guide |
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Drifters Monday, E4, 10pm Meg is struggling to make a go of her relationship with dependable but boring feminist Andrew; Laura tries to dump Gary for good this time; and Bunny becomes a relationship guru. Guide |
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo Tuesday, Sky 1, 8pm A look back at the best moments from Series 5 of Lee Mack's show. Paul Hollywood, Johnny Vegas and Danny Dyer were amongst the guests. Guide |
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Mount Pleasant Tuesday, Sky 1, 9pm Series 6 continues. Nana is chatted up, Bradley pays Denty a visit, and Lisa hosts a dinner party... But that is quickly interrupted by an unexpected guest. Guide |
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Taskmaster Tuesday, Dave, 10pm As the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential. Guide |
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Damned Tuesday, Channel 4, 10pm Episode 4. Rose's mum has dementia. There's no way of looking after her unless Rose can pass her off as work experience and craftily get her assessed by the Elderly Care team upstairs. Guide |
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Crazyhead Wednesday, E4, 9pm A new comedy horror series in which two women fight demons. If you liked Misfits you'll definitely love this - it's from the same creator. Raquel, played by Susan Wokoma, is one of the best comic characters we've seen for a while. Guide |
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Marley's Ghosts Wednesday, Gold, 10pm Series 2 of the show in which Sarah Alexander is joined by her dead husband, lover and vicar. This week Marley moves into her new home and receives a visit from a handsome policeman and the local Neighbourhood Watch. Guide |
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Unspun With Matt Forde Wednesday, Dave, 10pm Matt Forde presents the last episode in his topical series looking at the current state of British politics. Has it made enough of a mark to be renewed for a second series? No word yet on that. Guide |
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Russell Howard And Mum: USA Road Trip Wednesday, Comedy Central, 10pm A new series in which Russell Howard and his mum take a road trip around America. In this opening episode the duo meet some people who claim to have been visited by aliens. Guide |
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store Wednesday, Comedy Central, 10:30pm The stand-up format returns after a mid-series break. Russell Kane is this week's host. He's joined by the frugal Nick Dixon, wine buff Tom Wrigglesworth, and 'playa' Joel Dommett. Guide |
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No Such Thing As The News Wednesday, BBC Two, 11:15pm The No Such Thing team return again to pick over the past week's news stories. What little things have they discovered? We'll find out in a couple of days. Guide |
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Josh Thursday, BBC Three This week's iPlayer episode sees Josh preparing himself for his biannual drink with Pete, aka the most boring friend in Britain. Meanwhile those watching the series on TV on Fridays get an episode guest starring Miles Jupp. Guide |
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Red Dwarf Thursday, Dave, 9pm Kryten has a mid-life crisis and changes his body cover from Mech grey to Ferrari red. The posse try to show him how much he's achieved in life by taking him to visit a mechanoid from his old fleet. Guide |
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A League Of Their Own Thursday, Sky 1, 9pm James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by Tony Adams, David Baddiel and Aisling Bea for another round of the sports-based quiz show. Guide |
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Zapped Thursday, Dave, 9:40pm The new fantasy comedy series continues. Howell has concocted a potent charisma potion that can charm people into giving you whatever you want. Guide |
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Celebrity Juice Thursday, ITV2, 10pm Joining Fearne Cotton and guest captain Gino D'Acampo this time are I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp presenters Vicky Pattison and Chris Ramsey, actor John Barrowman and Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson. Guide |
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The Last Leg Friday, Channel 4, 8pm The Last Leg gang will be doing their bit as part of Channel 4's Stand Up To Cancer night of fundraising. The exact timings are subject to change, but they'll be on TV sometime around 8pm. Guide |
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Would I Lie To You? Friday, BBC One, 8:30pm Jason Watkins, Phil Wang, Adam Woodyatt and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock are the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell this week. Guide |
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Have I Got News For You Friday, BBC One, 9pm Jo Brand is on TV quite a lot this week. Here's one of her more notable appearances - she'll be hosting this Friday's HIGNFY, with Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara as the guests. Guide |
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Still Game Friday, BBC One, 9:30pm Charity begins at home, as Jack and Victor offer a helping hand to Methadone Mick; a parking fine from the past comes back to haunt Winston; and Boabby's award glory goes awry. Guide |
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QI Friday, BBC Two, 10pm Series 14 of the long-running brainy panel show - but there's something notably different about this new set of episodes. Stephen Fry has gone. Sandi Toksvig makes a great replacement. Phill Jupitus, Romesh Ranganathan and Cariad Lloyd are the guests. Guide |
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The Graham Norton Show Friday, BBC One, 10:35pm Tom Cruise appears on the sofa this week, alongside his movie co-star Cobie Smulders. Jude Law, Catherine Tate, and Kings Of Leon are set to appear too. Guide |
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown Saturday, Channel 4, 9pm Richard Ayoade and Rob Beckett going up against Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Adam Riches joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Guide |
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The Jonathan Ross Show Saturday, ITV, 9:50pm Jonathan's guests this weekend include Phil Collins, who will be chatting and performing in the studio. He is also joined by the cast of the hit revived comedy drama Cold Feet and stand-up Joe Lycett. Guide |
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Harry Hill's Tea Time Sunday, Sky 1, 6pm Harry Hill's wacky new comedy show continues. This time he is joined in his Tea Time kitchen by actress Emilia Fox. Guide |
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Yonderland Sunday, Sky 1, 6:30pm So now we know what's going on with Stephen Fry's character... this week Debbie must return to Yonderland along with the Elders to take on a daring rescue mission. Guide |
For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule.
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Gigglebiz - Laugh Along With Farmer Dung PRE-ORDER. Gigglebiz is a sketch show for children of all ages. Hosted by BAFTA-winning children's presenter Justin Fletcher, each 15 minute episode features a variety of eccentric characters who get themselves into all kinds of trouble. This DVD includes favourites such as Major Boogie, King Flannel, Opera Oliver, Ug & Ig, Arthur Sleep and Rapids Johnson. Details |
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Tandoori Nights - The Complete Series 1 & 2 PRE-ORDER. Saeed Jaffrey stars in this spicy, groundbreaking Channel 4 sitcom about an embattled curry house owner and his wayward family. Jimmy Sharma (Jaffrey) is making a comfortable living running upscale Indian restaurant The Jewel in the Crown - until one of his ex-waiters opens rival outlet The Far Pavilions right across the street. Details. We have five copies to give away. |
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The Comic Strip Presents... Red Top PRE-ORDER. The Comic Strip team return with Red Top and an all star cast in an outrageous new special. The story begins when an innocent Northern girl accidentally becomes Chief Executive of News International and gets caught up in a 1970s Watergate-style conspiracy. Starring Maxine Peake as Rebekah Brooks and Harry Enfield as Ross Kemp. Details |
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Kevin Bridges - The Complete Story PRE-ORDER. Three-show collection of Kevin Bridges's Story series of hugely successful stand-up tours: The Story So Far, The Story Continues, and A Whole Different Story. Details |
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Tips For Actors PRE-ORDER. Based on his popular Twitter account @tips4actors, Fergus Craig (Hoff The Record) has brought this collection of tips to print in paperback form - and, with special bonus content, as an audiobook. Includes advice such as how to upstage your fellow cast members, what to wear on the first day of rehearsals, and where to go for a poo in London's glamorous West End. Details |
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Mr Bean - Hallowbean OUT NOW. Another nine episodes from the animated series based on Rowan Atkinson's international hit character Mr Bean. In this collection, Bean becomes the target of a fiendish prank on Halloween, makes friends with a seagull and finds an explosive surprise in his garden! Includes 9 episodes. Details |
For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
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Stewart Lee on Napalm Death With Series 4 of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle out now on DVD, it's a good time to watch back this clip from the show in which he explains how he used to go orienteering with members of grindcore band Napalm Death. Watch |
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Tales From The Serengeti - Breadwinner A cheeky bird tries to get his family some food in the latest episode of BBC Three's sweary animated comedy set around a bunch of animals living in Africa. Watch |
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L'Hélicoptère A carefully crafted creation by The Noise Next Door featuring a helicopter, some claymation, a Rube Goldberg contraption, and a bunch of 'French' people. This must have taken them ages to film. Watch |
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Reeltrospectives - Predator interview An exclusive interview with Miguel Hish-Qu-Ten, who starred in the Predator movie. Watch |
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The Dating World This great concept sketch from The Age Of Enlightenment imagines what it'd be like if we dated in the real world like we do on the internet. Watch |
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Threesome Comedy Central's first scripted British comedy turns 5 years old today - fitting, as it followed three friends who end up raising a baby together. Almost 30, Amy and Mitch - and their flatmate and gay best friend, Richie - have yet to put their hedonistic days behind them: as evidenced when they have no idea who's the father when she falls pregnant! The answer? Raise baby Lily as a trio... Guide |
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