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Netflix orders new Idris Elba comedy Turn Up Charlie
Thursday 19th April 2018
Idris Elba will star in a new comedy series for Netflix, as a failed DJ and male nanny trying to relaunch his career.
Bad Snappers stars sign Comedy Central deal
Monday 16th April 2018
Comedy duo Georgie Fuller and Danni Jackson - who star in hit online series Bad Snappers - have signed a development deal with Comedy Central.
This Country Series 3 in development
Thursday 12th April 2018
Work is now under way for a potential Series 3 of the multi award-winning BBC Three sitcom This Country. Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper have confirmed they're working on more scripts.
Susan Calman explores depression in new BBC podcast
Monday 9th April 2018
The BBC has announced that Susan Calman is to host a new podcast series about depression. Susan Calman's Mrs Brightside: A Cheerful Look At Depression will launch in May.
Comedy Central orders more online comedy series
Thursday 15th March 2018
Comedy Central has announced it is to expand its digital programming slate with a range of new short form comedies for its online platforms. Forthcoming offerings include shows called Modern Horror Stories and What I Wish I'd Said.
BBC to launch new podcast featuring comedian interviews
Tuesday 13th March 2018
The BBC is to launch Knock Knock, a podcast in which Helen Lederer interviews comedians.
People Just Do Nothing Series 5 confirmed
Friday 9th March 2018
Hit BBC Three sitcom People Just Do Nothing is to return for a fifth series, its creators have confirmed.
Russell Kane hosts new BBC podcast Evil Genius
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Russell Kane is hosting a new BBC podcast. Evil Genius sees the stand-up comedian joined each week by a panel of friends to "delve into the darker, lesser-known sides of some of the world's cultural icons".
BBC Three orders a series of new sitcom Enterprice
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Enterprice, the BBC Three sitcom by Kayode Ewumi about a pair of young entrepreneurs starting a home delivery service, has been given a series.
Comedy fans invited to play WiFi Wars online before Go 8 Bit
Friday 2nd March 2018
WiFi Wars, the interactive computer game comedy show, is to stream live on the internet each week before Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit premieres on television.