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BBC Radio 4 confirms 35 comedy commissions
Thursday 17th August 2017
Radio 4 has revealed details of 35 separate comedy commissions, ranging from returning shows to new series, previous pilots and brand new stand-up.
Heidi Regan wins BBC New Comedy Award
Sunday 13th August 2017
The final of the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award has taken place this afternoon in Edinburgh.
Benedict Cumberbatch wants to make Cabin Pressure Series 5
Sunday 30th July 2017
Benedict Cumberbatch has said he'd like to make more episode of the hit Radio 4 sitcom Cabin Pressure.
Ruth Jones brings new sitcom to BBC Radio Wales
Monday 17th July 2017
Ruth Jones will write and star in Splott, a new sitcom for BBC Radio Wales.
Unbroadcast pilot from The Idiot Bastard Band released online
Wednesday 21st June 2017
An unbroadcast musical radio sitcom pilot starring the members of The Idiot Bastard Band has been released online.
Britain's Got Talent star Daliso Chaponda gets Radio 4 series
Wednesday 14th June 2017
Radio 4 have given comedian Daliso Chaponda a stand-up series. The commission follows on from his success on Britain's Got Talent.
Radio Wales to broadcast comedy about Brexit
Tuesday 13th June 2017
BBC Radio Wales is to broadcast The Great Welsh Brexit Road Trip, a comedy special looking at the topic of Brexit.
Fags, Mags And Bags to return for Series 7
Friday 9th June 2017
Radio 4 corner shop set sitcom Fags, Mags And Bags is to return for a seventh series. Four new episodes are being made, for broadcast in August.
Tony Law to star in Radio 4 sitcom
Wednesday 31st May 2017
Stand-up comedian Tony Law is to star as a brash and fearless explorer in a new sitcom for Radio 4.
The Penny Dreadfuls to present spy spoof on Radio 4
Tuesday 16th May 2017
Comedy group The Penny Dreadfuls are to perform Le Carré On Spying, a new special as part of their long-running collaboration with Radio 4.