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The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames.

Study says The IT Crowd has the most laughs a minute

Thursday 12th November 2020

A study has named The IT Crowd as the sitcom with the most laughs a minute. The participants laughed out loud for 1 minute and 44 seconds per hour. Other shows to rank highly include Peep Show and The Inbetweeners.

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The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom.

Emily Atack interview

Monday 2nd November 2020

Emily Atack introduces her ITV2 series, and discusses how she battled nerves to record stand-up, sketches and impressions.

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Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC.

30th Anniversary of Keeping Up Appearances

Thursday 29th October 2020

It's 30 years since the globally popular Keeping Up Appearances first appeared on television. We look back on the programme in this feature.

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The Lovers. Image shows from L to R: Beryl (Paula Wilcox), Geoffrey (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: Granada Television.

The Lovers - 50th Anniversary Quiz

Monday 26th October 2020

A quiz about The Lovers, the 1970s sitcom starring Richard Beckinsale and Paula Wilcox.

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Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain. Copyright: Angst Productions.

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis interview

Monday 19th October 2020

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis talk about preparing for the new series of Mock The Week, and reflect on 15 years of the hit panel show.

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Sorry, I Didn't Know. Jimmy Akingbola. Copyright: Triforce Productions.

Jimmy Akingbola interview

Monday 19th October 2020

We chat to Sorry, I Didn't Know host Jimmy Akingbola about the frustrations involved in getting a series of the panel show commissioned, and how he hopes the format will be recommissioned after Black History Month.

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Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Mawaan Rizwan, Alex Horne, Richard Herring, Katherine Parkinson. Copyright: Avalon Television.

Greg Davies and Alex Horne - Taskmaster interview

Thursday 15th October 2020

Ahead of the 10th series of Taskmaster, Greg Davies and Alex Horne discuss how the show has become a hit, and what to expect from the new batch of contestants.

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Taskmaster. Mel Giedroyc. Copyright: Avalon Television.

Want to appear on Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable?

Thursday 1st October 2020
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Details on how to apply to appear on new panel show Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. You'll need to be OK to confess on TV the worst thing you've ever done.

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Ghosts. Image shows from L to R: Robin (Laurence Rickard), Humphrey (Laurence Rickard), Mary (Katy Wix), Thomas (Mathew Baynton), Alison (Charlotte Ritchie), Kitty (Lolly Adefope), Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Captain (Ben Willbond), Pat (Jim Howick), Lady Button (Martha Howe-Douglas), Julian (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Monumental Pictures.

Behind-the-scenes on Series 2 of Ghosts

Tuesday 29th September 2020

A look behind-the-scenes on the second series of Ghosts. Director Tom Kingsley has shared a number of photos and videos showing how the comedy is filmed.

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