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Mind The Gap. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Mel Giedroyc, Jenny Eclair

Mel Giedroyc to host new panel show Mind The Gap

Friday 12th May 2017

Mel Giedroyc is to host the pilot of a new TV panel show about generational differences. Jenny Éclair and Chris Ramsey will be the team captains on Mind The Gap.

Mel & Sue - Let's Sing And Dance For Comic Relief. Image shows from L to R: Mel Giedroyc, Sue Perkins. Copyright: BBC

Mel & Sue to present The Generation Game?

Friday 12th May 2017

The Sun newspaper reports that Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins are being lined up by the BBC to host a new version of The Generation Game.

Murder In Successville. DI Sleet (Tom Davis). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

ITV2 orders new comedy series Action Team

Wednesday 10th May 2017

ITV2 has commissioned Action Team, a new comedy series from the creative talent behind Murder In Successville.

Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan). Copyright: House Of Tomorrow

BBC Two orders more Philomena Cunk specials

Tuesday 9th May 2017

BBC Two has reportedly ordered more episodes of Cunk On..., the comedy format in which Diane Morgan plays documentary presenter Philomena Cunk.

Rhys Thomas. Copyright: BBC

BBC developing sitcom about scaffolders

Tuesday 9th May 2017

The BBC is developing Scaffs, a TV sitcom about scaffolders written by Brian Pern creator Rhys Thomas.

The Chris Ramsey Show. Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Avalon Television

Chris Ramsey takes over from Russell Howard on Stand Up Central

Tuesday 9th May 2017

Comedy Central have ordered a third series of Stand Up Central, with Chris Ramsey taking over from Russell Howard as host.

Unspun With Matt Forde. Matt Forde. Copyright: Avalon Television

Unspun With Matt Forde gets 2 more series, including election specials

Monday 8th May 2017

Political comedy show Unspun With Matt Forde has been given two more series by channel Dave. The format will be broadcast twice weekly during the General Election.

Limmy's Show!. Brian Limond. Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Limmy working on new TV comedy format

Friday 5th May 2017

Scottish comedian Limmy is working on a new TV comedy format he describes as "a sketch show but back to that authentic, homemade feeling".

Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble

Ross Noble to take on motorbike challenge for TV show

Friday 5th May 2017

Channel Dave has ordered Ross Noble: All Torque, a series which will follow Ross Noble as he takes part in the Scottish Six Days Trial motorbike event.

Car Share. Image shows from L to R: John Redmond (Peter Kay), Kayleigh Kitson (Sian Gibson). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

No Series 3 for Peter Kay's Car Share

Tuesday 2nd May 2017

Peter Kay has said that there won't be any more episodes of his hit sitcom Car Share. He said: "You've got to get out while the going's good."

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