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Fleabag, Alan Partridge and more up for BPG and TRIC awards
TV comedies including Fleabag, Alan Partridge's Mid Morning Matters and Mum have been nominated for more awards, as the Broadcasting Press Guild and Television And Radio Industries Club announce their shortlists. Read |
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Yonderland ends after three series The creators of Sky 1's fantasy comedy series Yonderland have revealed the show won't return. The stars have thanked the show's fans for tuning in to the three series. Read |
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Ricky Gervais announces dates worldwide for Humanity stand-up tour Ricky Gervais has announced worldwide dates for his new stand-up tour, Humanity. He will also play many more dates in the UK due to the initial shows selling out. Read |
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John Lloyd writing books inspired by his work with Douglas Adams Comedy writer and producer John Lloyd has revealed he is working on a series of novels inspired by the conversations he had with Hitchhiker's Guide creator Douglas Adams. Read |
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Chortle Awards 2017 nominees announced The nominees for the Chortle Awards 2017 have been announced. David Baddiel, Bridget Christie, Richard Gadd, Kieran Hodgson and Stewart Lee are shortlisted for best live show. Read |
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Miranda Hart to star in Annie musical It has been confirmed that Miranda Hart will star in the new West End version of Annie, playing the tyrannical Miss Hannigan. Read |
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Details revealed about new BBC comedy Ill Behaviour Details have been revealed about Ill Behaviour, the new comedy drama by Sam Bain about a man with cancer. Read |
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Comic Relief Originals online sketch series launched Comic Relief has filmed a number of online sketches featuring emerging comedy talent. Stars involved include Nick Mohammed, London Hughes and Liam Williams. Read |
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Episodes of The Goodies finally released, via BBC Store BBC Store has released 15 episodes of The Goodies to buy to download, including 6 never previously commercially available. Read |
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CTBF charity announces fundraiser stand-up gig Charity the Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund has announced details of a fundraising comedy night in March. Read |
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Love Actually sequel for Comic Relief Richard Curtis has penned a sequel to his hit 2003 romantic comedy film Love Actually. The 10-minute special will air as part of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day 2017 telethon on BBC One. Read |
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Brian Pern to return for final special The comedy character Brian Pern is returning to television for a one-off special. Creators Rhys Thomas and Simon Day are working on a final episode in which the character is killed. Read |
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Radio 2 announces new season of comedy pilots Radio 2's Comedy Showcase strand is to return, with comedies starring the likes of Harry & Paul, Romesh Ranganathan, Tim Vine and Cardinal Burns. Read |
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Bridget Christie writing Brexit-inspired sitcom Bridget Christie has revealed she is writing a sitcom inspired by her reaction to Brexit, and is also working on a Radio 4 series called Bridget Christie's Utopia. Read |
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CBBC developing new panel show A Little Bird Told Me CBBC is developing A Little Bird Told Me, a panel show hosted by double act Sam & Mark about the history of words and phrases. Read |
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Lovdev Barpaga is UK Pun Champion 2017 Lovdev Barpaga has won the UK Pun Championships 2017. Read some of his jokes and see video highlights here. Read |
Recording every Tuesday from 28th February.
Unspun With Matt Forde returns to Dave to take an irreverent look at politics and politicians in 2017, dismantle the hyperbole, and try to work out how on earth we got here and where we go next. In Series 1 Matt interviewed Nick Clegg, Alan Johnson and Ruth Davidson.
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Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith interview Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith introduce Series 3 of Inside No. 9, and also give us some clues about what will be in Series 4, which is now filming. Read |
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Gap Year interviews Tom Basden introduces his new comedy drama, Gap Year. We also hear from cast members Tim Key (pictured), Anders Hayward, Ade Oyefeso, Alice Lee and Brittney Wilson. Read |
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Jon Richardson interview Jon Richardson talks about his TV show, How To Survive The End Of The World. He says that the best comedy comes out of the worst times. Read |
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Musical Comedy Awards 2017 preview Comedians are currently competing in the heats for the Musical Comedy Awards 2017 competition. The final is set for the 10th April, with a great early bird ticket offer currently available. Read |
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Ryan Shelton - How To Life interview Australian comedy star Ryan Shelton has made a Comedy Blaps series for Channel 4. We find out more in this interview. Read |
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Top 5 things we sent into space on Voyager Gemma Arrowsmith is performing a live character-based comedy show themed around the topic of space. In this article she discusses some of the things that have been put on the Voyager probe for aliens to find. What was humanity thinking? Read |
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Max & Ivan interview A funny interview in which comedy duo Max & Ivan discuss their Comedy Blaps series The Reunion. Read |
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First Gig, Worst Gig: Jim Campbell Jim Campbell, from The Football Ramble, recalls bleak poetry, shoe-throwing and a Birmingham City shambles. This is our first - probably last - rhyming preamble. Read |
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Podcasts We've published lots of podcasts over the last seven days. Head to our site to hear/download shows such as RHLSTP, Pappy's Bangers And Mash, Sitcom Geeks, AIOTM and Grett Binchleaf. Listen |
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Jon Richardson: How To Survive The End Of The World Monday, Channel 4, 10pm In this one-off special comic documentary, Jon Richardson, with the help of his wife, fellow stand-up Lucy Beaumont, is on a mission to investigate the things he is most scared about. Guide |
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I Live With Models Tuesday, Comedy Central, 9:30pm The sitcom continues. Molly pretends to be in a relationship with Scarlet to boost her online following, but does Scarlet know? Guide |
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Inside No. 9 Tuesday, BBC Two, 10pm Don't miss this - Shearsmith & Pemberton's series returns. A group of friends go for a night out at a local restaurant. Soon an argument erupts about who is going to pay the bill. Guide See also: An interview with guest star Jason Watkins. Read |
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled Tuesday, Dave, 10pm A new series of the laid-back chat show, unfortunately clashing with Inside No. 9 in the schedule. Davina McCall, Jimmy Carr, Alice Levine and Reginald D Hunter discuss meeting their heroes, crisps, shopping queues and more. Guide |
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This Country Wednesday, BBC Three (online) Kerry and Kurtan await the release from prison of their uncle, Steve 'Nugget' Nuggins who they believe was wrongfully imprisoned for "having a laugh". Guide |
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The Chris Ramsey Show Wednesday, Comedy Central, 10pm Sara Pascoe and Adam Hess try to guess which audience member ended up in Barcelona after a boozy night out in Essex, and they dodge paintballs whilst playing the ultimate video game, Call of Duty. Guide |
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Gap Year Thursday, E4, 9pm A new comedy drama series about a motley gang of travellers embarking on a three month trip around Asia. There's a top writing team behind the show - it's worth a look. Guide |
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Room 101 Friday, BBC One, 8:30pm Richard Ayoade, Alun Cochrane and Gabby Logan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include people who laugh out loud when reading a book, half-and-half scarves, and - er - 'fun'. Guide |
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Not Going Out Friday, BBC One, 9pm It had to happen sooner or later... Lee and Lucy need marriage counselling. Will Lee be able to take things seriously? Guide |
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Tracey Ullman's Show Friday, BBC One, 9:30pm A hard-working mum is trying to juggle her work-life balance, but that means the kids are in her taxi as well, and the vlog from Dame Maggie has some of the best acting tips you will ever hear. Guide |
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QI Friday, BBC Two, 10pm More of the best bits from the brainy panel show, with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies and guests. Meanwhile the researchers are preparing for Series O. Guide |
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The Last Leg Friday, Channel 4, 10pm No news yet on which guest will be joining Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe but it is possible to guess one of the topics they'll be discussing: Trump. Guide |
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The Graham Norton Show Friday, BBC One, 10:35pm Among the guests on Graham's sofa this Friday night: X-Men's Wolverine Hugh Jackman and Professor X Sir Patrick Stewart, who are appearing together in new movie Logan. Guide |
For a complete list of broadcasts, including repeats and radio comedy, see our full schedule.
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Dick Emery At Thames Television PRE-ORDER. "Hello, honky-tonks! How're you?" Much-loved 1960s and 70s sketch comedy king Dick Emery, a hero and influence on many a modern comedian, would have turned 102 over the weekend. Starring in well over 150 episodes of his own BBC series from 1963, sadly none have yet been released, but this collection of Thames specials is available and is packed with laughs. Details |
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Uncle - Series Three OUT NOW. The hit BBC Three sitcom starring Nick Helm concluded this month, and its final series (plus a complete box set) are available from today. Details |
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Miranda's Daily Dose Of Such Fun! PRE-ORDER. In aid of Comic Relief, Miranda Hart has penned this new book containing 365 joy-filled tasks to make your life more engaging, fun, caring and jolly. "There are tiny gestures that can make a huge difference to you and others around you. So, I say; every day try to do something jolly that you can look back on with a smile." Details |
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Rita, Sue And Bob Too - Dual Format Edition PRE-ORDER. This new release includes both DVD and Blu-ray editions of the classic comedy film by Alan Clarke. Bradford teenagers Rita and Sue regularly babysit for successful couple Bob and Michelle; impressed by his flashy car and worldly ways the girls are smooth-talked into a three-way sexual relationship that becomes very much part of their lives. Details |
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It's The Goodies! OUT NOW. The adored trio who took 70s comedy to the limits of insanity and technical brilliance. Kitten Kong, Ecky Thump and a bun fight at the OK tearooms: it's all here! 15 episodes of the original series are now available to buy to download from BBC Store. Details |
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Inside No. 9 - Series Two OUT NOW. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith follow up the award-winning Series 1 with another anthology of tales of the genuinely unexpected. As broadcast way back in 2015, this second series is only now available on Blu-ray, for the true fans of high-quality horror, thrills, chills and gore. Details |
For more, see our full list of new releases and items coming soon.
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Wolf Jenkins - Super Animal This really fun animated comedy series continues. This time a shrew leads Wolf to a secret lab, where something sinister is waiting... Watch |
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Comic Relief - 'Cool' fundraising ideas The team from W1A think up some ideas for Comic Relief. There are better ways to fundraise for Red Nose Day! Watch |
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Pls Like - Fashion & Beauty This week on the show spoofing YouTube stars, Liam enters the world of fashion and beauty. To teach Liam about doing promo videos, Millipede and a fellow beauty vlogger give him a makeover. Watch |
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Asian Network Comedy BBC Asian Network has published a stand-up special online: Watch on BBC iPlayer. To encourage you to check it out, here's a short animation of Aatif Nawaz's thoughts on Snapchat. Watch |
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The Nightly Show - David Walliams trailer ITV's new topical comedy show, The Nightly Show, launches next Monday. David Walliams is the host for the first week. Watch |
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The Monetizers These two will try to make money out of anything. A sketch by comedy duo The Death Hilarious. Watch |
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Down The Rabbit Hole A sketch inspired by The Matrix. What if the whole world was just a simulation? Things are not always as they seem... Watch |
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Happy Birthday Morph Morph made his TV debut on 15th February 1977 on the BBC children's art show, Take Hart. Here's a collection of some of his most amazing moments over the last 40 years. Watch |
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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule - Trailer Harry Hill's new ITV panel show starts soon. Over a series of rounds, the two teams of two present Harry with stuff that he must adjudicate on and ultimately decide what's in and what's out of the Fun Capsule. Watch |
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Anna Mann's Valentine Sky Arts has put this episode online for all to enjoy for free. The irrepressible Anna Mann (played by Colin Hoult) gate-crashes one couple's Valentine dinner. Watch |
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The Galton & Simpson Playhouse 40 years ago this week, ITV were in the middle of broadcasting another series of acclaimed one-off comedy plays from the legendary writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson. With stars such as Richard Briers, Leonard Rossiter, Arthur Lowe, Roy Kinnear and Warren Mitchell, the seven half hours are a riot of comedy, tragedy and pathos. The complete collection is available on DVD. Guide |
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