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Details revealed about new BBC comedy Ill Behaviour
Thursday 16th February 2017
Details have been revealed about Ill Behaviour, the new comedy drama by Sam Bain about a man with cancer.
Comic Relief Originals online sketch series launched
Thursday 16th February 2017
Comic Relief has filmed a number of online sketches featuring emerging comedy talent. Stars involved include Nick Mohammed, London Hughes and Liam Williams.
Miranda Hart makes So Sammy series for Disney app
Monday 13th February 2017
Miranda Hart is launching So Sammy, a short series about a vlogger, for Disney Channel's app.
Channel 4 publishes new Comedy Blaps
Thursday 9th February 2017
Channel 4 has published a new selection of online comedy shorts under its Comedy Blaps strand. Four new shows are available to watch now.
BBC Three to launch Liam Williams YouTube series Pls Like
Wednesday 1st February 2017
Pls Like, a series starring stand-up Liam Williams as the reluctant winner of a YouTube vlogging competition, will launch on BBC Three on Saturday 11th February.
BBC iPlayer to publish Simon Amstell film Carnage
Wednesday 1st February 2017
Simon Amstell has directed his first feature length film. BBC iPlayer will publish Carnage - Swallowing The Past this Spring. Stars include Martin Freeman, Joanna Lumley and Dame Eileen Atkins.
BBC Three to publish Luisa Omielan stand-up show
Wednesday 4th January 2017
BBC Three is to publish What Would Beyoncé Do?!, a stand-up special from rising star Luisa Omielan.
UK comedy streaming service NextUp launches
Tuesday 15th November 2016
NextUp, a new online streaming platform for stand-up shows that has been labelled "a Netflix for UK comedy", has launched. Fans can access the service via a free trial, then £3.50 a month.
Inbetweeners creators film new BBC comedy drama Ill Behaviour
Thursday 10th November 2016
Iain Morris and Damon Beesley, the creators of The Inbetweeners, are producing a new one-off comedy drama for BBC iPlayer called Ill Behaviour.
Stand-up showcase Live From The BBC to return
Friday 28th October 2016
Live From The BBC, a stand-up show featuring up-and-coming comedy talent, is to return to BBC Three for another series.