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Full comedy series now available on BBC iPlayer
Friday 8th June 2018
The BBC has made all the episodes of several of its comedy series available via BBC iPlayer. Viewers can enjoy The League Of Gentlemen, Extras, Miranda, Citizen Khan and Two Pints Of Lager in full.
Beef And Dairy Network wins Gold at Podcast Awards
Sunday 20th May 2018
Benjamin Partridge's Beef And Dairy Network Podcast was named Best Comedy at the British Podcast Awards 2018. Meanwhile Cariad Lloyd's Griefcast picked up three prizes.
Ricky Gervais to film new sitcom for Netflix
Wednesday 9th May 2018
Ricky Gervais is making After Life, a new sitcom for Netflix. The six episode series will focus on a man who decides to start doing and saying whatever he wants.
Jack Whitehall YouTube football series books top stars
Thursday 26th April 2018
Jack Whitehall's new football-based YouTube series will feature top stars from the sport. Jack Whitehall: Training Days, which launches on 9th May, will include guests such as Héctor Bellerín, Gareth Bale and Son Heung-Min.
BBC confirms This Country special and Series 3
Friday 20th April 2018
This Country is coming back to BBC Three for an extended-length special late this year, with a full third series following in 2019.
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.