Online Comedy News
Shaun The Sheep moves to Netflix
Thursday 20th February 2020
A new sixth series of Shaun The Sheep will start on the 16th March, however the show will move from the BBC to Netflix.
Netflix orders third Sex Education series
Monday 10th February 2020
Sex Education will return to Netflix for a new, third series.
BBC Three commissions second series of Ladhood
Monday 10th February 2020
Liam Williams's coming-of-age comedy series Ladhood has been recommissioned for a second series by BBC Three.
Michael McIntyre to record Netflix special
Friday 7th February 2020
Michael McIntyre is to film his first special for Netflix, at the London Palladium in March.
Comedy Central orders three new web series
Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Comedy Central has today announced one brand new and two returning series for its online platforms. Transaction, Dragony Aunts and Comedians Solve World Problems will be published later this year.
Pure writer gets BBC Comedy Slice pilot about adoption
Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Pure writer Kirstie Swain is to pilot a new series in the Comedy Slice strand from BBC Three.
Apple TV+ announces first British comedy, Trying
Monday 20th January 2020
Computer giant Apple has announced the first British series for its new streaming platform, Apple TV+. Trying stars Rafe Spall, Esther Smith and Imelda Staunton.
Channel 4 to live stream comedy on Tuesday
Monday 25th November 2019
Channel 4 is to live stream new comedy on its YouTube channel at 8pm on Tuesday 26th November. A number of comedians are involved.
The Young Offenders to return for Series 3
Friday 22nd November 2019
The Young Offenders is to return to BBC Three for a third series.
Back To Life Series 2 confirmed
Tuesday 19th November 2019
Back To Life, the dark BBC Three comedy starring Daisy Haggard as a woman who returns home after a lengthy spell in prison, is to return for six more episodes.