TV News Page 11
Dave commissions new food show with Big Zuu and stand-ups
Tuesday 26th November 2019
Dave has ordered a new food-based comedy entertainment show, in which grime artist Big Zuu will cook for ten different stand-up comedians.
BBC Scotland reveals new sitcom pilots
Tuesday 26th November 2019
BBC One Scotland has announced three sitcom pilots: The Scotts, Group and The Daly Grind. It's also been confirmed that Scot Squad will return for a sixth series.
Election interviews for Scot Squad
Sunday 24th November 2019
Jack Doherty will interview Scotland's political leaders ahead of the General Election, in the guise of his Scot Squad character, police Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson.
Ben Stiller to re-make Channel 4's Home for USA
Saturday 23rd November 2019
Home, the Channel 4 comedy by Rufus Jones about a Syrian refugee, is to be re-made for America's NBC by Ben Stiller.
Taskmaster moves to Channel 4
Friday 22nd November 2019
Channel 4 is taking over the rights to broadcast Taskmaster. It has signed a six series deal to broadcast the hit comedy format, starting with Series 10 in late 2020.
BBC One passes on Scarborough Series 2
Thursday 21st November 2019
Scarborough, the BBC One comedy series by Derren Litten, will not return for a second series.
Shopping With Keith Lemon Series 2 confirmed
Thursday 21st November 2019
ITV2 has confirmed that Shopping With Keith Lemon is to return for a second series in 2020. The channel will also show an hour-long special this Christmas with guests including Holly Willoughby.
Comedies shortlisted for Broadcast Awards 2020
Thursday 21st November 2019
Derry Girls, Fleabag, Inside No. 9, Mum, Stath Lets Flats, This Time With Alan Partridge, Taskmaster, Horrible Histories and There She Goes are nominated in the Broadcast Awards 2020.
Channel 4's Alternative Election Night to return
Monday 18th November 2019
Channel 4's Alternative Election Night is to return for a fourth time. The 12th December live broadcast will be fronted by Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rylan Clark-Neal and Katherine Ryan.
52 Times Britain Was A Bellend gets TV deal
Wednesday 13th November 2019
The light-hearted history book 52 Times Britain Was A Bellend looks set to be turned into a TV series, having been optioned by Live At The Apollo producers Open Mike Productions.