TV News
BBC to pilot topical late night comedy show
Friday 15th March 2019
The BBC is to pilot Tonight With..., a topical comedy show in which celebrities will take a 'sideways swipe' at the news as they are interviewed by computer generated depictions of world leaders.
Urban Myths Series 3 line-up
Friday 15th March 2019
Sky Arts has confirmed the line-up for its third series of comedy plays, Urban Myths. Subjects range from Princess Diana and Kenny Everett to Paul McCartney, Grace Jones and Donald Trump.
Jessica Knappett joins Judge Romesh Series 2
Wednesday 13th March 2019
Jessica Knappett will play the court clerk in Series 2 of Judge Romesh, which is due to return to Dave soon.
Katy Wix and Lolly Adefope join Ghosts
Wednesday 13th March 2019
Ghosts, the new comedy from Yonderland and Horrible Histories writers/stars Mathew Baynton, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas, Jim Howick, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond, has added Lolly Adefope and Katy Wix to its cast.
8 Out Of 10 Cats returns to E4
Thursday 7th March 2019
After a break of nearly two years, 8 Out Of 10 Cats is due to return to E4. Jimmy Carr and Rob Beckett will be joined by guest captains.
Comedies up for RTS Awards 2019
Tuesday 5th March 2019
Nominees for the RTS Awards 2019 include Famalam, Detectorists and Derry Girls. Lesley Manville, Sian Gibson, Daisy May Cooper, Samson Kayo and the stars of Inside No. 9 and The Young Offenders are nominated for acting prizes.
BBC confirms Red Nose Day 2019 plans
Tuesday 5th March 2019
Red Nose Day 2019 on BBC One will feature sketches from Jennifer Saunders, Alan Partridge, David Walliams, Bodyguard star Richard Madden, the Famalam cast, Mischief Theatre and more.
BBC orders another Alan Partridge show
Sunday 3rd March 2019
The BBC has ordered a new comedy starring character Alan Partridge. Co-writers and directors Neil Gibbons and Rob Gibbons have revealed they are due to shoot the new TV series in May, which will see "Alan trying his hand at something else".
Jennifer Saunders stars in new Mamma Mia! spoof for Comic Relief
Friday 1st March 2019
Jennifer Saunders, Alan Carr, Miranda Hart, Philip Glenister and Sue Perkins are to spoof Mamma Mia! in a new sketch for Red Nose Day.
Dawn French to star in ITV comedy drama Glass Houses
Friday 1st March 2019
Dawn French will star alongside Mark Heap, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Vicki Pepperdine and Patrick Robinson in a new comedy drama series on ITV called Glass Houses.