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Stephen Buchanan wins BBC New Comedy Award 2018
Sunday 12th August 2018
Stephen Buchanan has won the BBC New Comedy Award 2018, in a final judged by Sioned Wiliam, Mark Steel and Rachel Parris.
Where's The F In News returns to Radio 4 for full series
Monday 25th June 2018
Where's The F In News, the female-focused panel show, is to return to Radio 4 for a full series following on from the success of the pilot.
Lost Voice Guy's Radio 4 sitcom Ability to return for Series 2
Wednesday 6th June 2018
Ability, the Radio 4 sitcom starring Lee Ridley - the comedian also known as Lost Voice Guy, who won Britain's Got Talent - is to return for a second series.
Nicholas Parsons misses first Just A Minute in 50 years
Monday 4th June 2018
Radio 4 has broadcast an episode of Just A Minute without Nicholas Parsons, the first time it has done so in the show's 50 year history. Gyles Brandreth acted as guest host.
Radio 4 to broadcast un-heard Victoria Wood material
Thursday 26th April 2018
Radio 4 is to broadcast never-heard-before material from Victoria Wood in a new two-part documentary series.
Lee Mack joins The Museum Of Curiosity
Thursday 12th April 2018
Lee Mack will act as John Lloyd's 'curator' co-host on Series 13 of Radio 4's The Museum Of Curiosity.
Sara Pascoe and Aisling Bea pilot Radio 2 chat show
Wednesday 11th April 2018
Sara Pascoe and Aisling Bea will co-host Radio 2's comedy chat show pilot about odd habits and weird behaviour.
Radio 2 announces Comedy Showcase 2018 line-up
Friday 23rd March 2018
Radio 2 has announced its 2018 Comedy Showcase pilot line-up. The 12 shows feature stars including Johnny Vegas, Joe Thomas, Rosie Cavaliero, Tim Key, Pippa Evans, Julian Clary and Josh Widdicombe.
Julian Clary hosts new Radio 2 panel show pilot
Monday 19th March 2018
Julian Clary is to host Censored, a Radio 2 panel show pilot in which media clips are beeped to hide key words.
Bradley Walsh to star in new Radio 2 sitcom
Friday 16th March 2018
Bradley Walsh is to star in The World According To Harry Priest, a new sitcom in development for Radio 2.