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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.
Bec Hill films virtual reality version of her live show
Friday 8th November 2019
Bec Hill has used cutting edge technology to film a virtual reality version of her latest live show. It is available to stream online now.
Winston Gregory wins Chorts! 2019 video competition
Sunday 3rd November 2019
Winston Gregory has won the 2019 Chorts! competition for his animated sketch titled Madam Horace.
New online sitcom with BCG Pro writers announced
Tuesday 29th October 2019
Producers Turtle Canyon have announced six-part online sitcom Content, with 18 further associated spin-off episodes. Some of its writers were identified through a BCG Pro search for talent.