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BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016 launches
Wednesday 23rd March 2016
The BBC has launched the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2016, the competition in which it aims to find a new stand-up star. This year the final will be broadcast live on Radio 4 from the Edinburgh Fringe.
Radio 4 announces more than 40 comedy shows
Monday 15th February 2016
Radio 4 has announced more than 40 commissions for new and returning comedies. Programmes include a sketch show starring David Jason.
Radio 4 sitcom Fags, Mags & Bags to return
Thursday 14th January 2016
Fags, Mags & Bags, Radio 4's sitcom set in a Scots-Asian corner shop, is to return for a sixth series.
Yuriko Kotani wins BBC New Comedy Award
Friday 20th November 2015
Japanese stand-up Yuriko Kotani has won the 2015 BBC Radio New Comedy Award, after a public vote.
John Finnemore leads BBC Audio Awards 2016 nominations
Tuesday 17th November 2015
The nominations for the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2016 have been announced, with Cabin Pressure creator John Finnemore getting three nods.
Channel 4 orders Men About The House script
Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Channel 4 has commissioned Arthur Mathews to adapt his Radio 4 pilot Men About The House into a TV sitcom.
Radio 2 unveils full line-up for its 2015 Comedy Showcase
Friday 16th October 2015
Radio 2 is to broadcast five comedy pilots across a week in November. Stars include Tim Vine, Simon Farnaby, Robert Webb, Katy Wix, Elis James and Janice Connolly.
Radio 2 pilot for Barbara Nice
Monday 12th October 2015
Janice Connolly's Barbara Nice character is to star in her own Radio 2 Comedy Showcase sitcom pilot.
Jocelyn Jee Esien working on new Radio 4 show
Tuesday 6th October 2015
Jocelyn Jee Esien is working on a new sketch show project for BBC Radio 4. It's Jocelyn will see her portray various characters.
Elis James and Katy Wix to star in Radio 2 sitcom
Tuesday 6th October 2015
Elis James and Katy Wix are to star in Ankle Tag, a new sitcom pilot for BBC Radio 2.