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All-star sitcom The Jewish Enquirer launches on Amazon
Friday 28th February 2020
A new British sitcom, The Jewish Enquirer, has today launched on Amazon Prime Video, with an all-star comedy cast.
Soho Theatre adds comedy specials to its streaming service
Monday 24th February 2020
Soho Theatre, in partnership with NextUp, have released four more stand-up specials on its streaming platform. The shows star Jen Brister, Shappi Khorsandi, Lazy Susan and Aditi Mittal.
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.