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Mum, Fleabag, Graham Norton and Alan Partridge win at BPG Awards
Friday 17th March 2017
Fleabag writer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, BBC Two sitcom Mum, The Graham Norton Show and Alan Partridge: Mid Morning Matters have picked up prizes at the Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2017.
BBC to broadcast Victoria Wood tribute series
Friday 17th March 2017
BBC One is to air Our Friend Victoria, a six-part series paying tribute to the work of Victoria Wood.
Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding to host Bake Off
Thursday 16th March 2017
Sandi Toksvig and Noel Fielding have been announced as the new hosts of The Great British Bake Off, as the culinary show moves to Channel 4.
New Morecambe & Wise documentary series for ITV3
Thursday 16th March 2017
ITV3 will broadcast Morecambe & Wise Forever, a new two-part documentary which will include recently found photos of the famous double act.
Still Game Series 8 confirmed
Thursday 16th March 2017
The BBC has ordered Series 8 of Still Game. The creators say: "We can't wait to get started on the next batch of adventures with Jack and Victor. We have lots of surprises in store for you!"
The Inbetweeners to be revived with new cast?
Thursday 16th March 2017
The production company that now owns the rights to The Inbetweeners is reportedly looking for ways to "revamp and revitalise" the hit sitcom, so as to be able to continue the show with new writers and a new cast.
My5 TV announces Comedy Bigmouths series
Wednesday 15th March 2017
Channel 5 has ordered new show Comedy Bigmouths for its My5 TV station. The topical six-part series will be hosted by stand-up Ian Stone.
Red Nose Day 2017 TV highlights revealed
Tuesday 14th March 2017
BBC One's Comic Relief broadcast on Red Nose Day (Friday 24th March) will feature highlights including sketches from
Nina Conti to pilot comedy game show
Thursday 9th March 2017
Ventriloquist Nina Conti is to host the pilot episode of a new comedy format. Nina Conti's Game Face is described as a "funny game show" by producers.
Comedies nominated in Royal Television Society Awards 2017
Tuesday 7th March 2017
Catastrophe, People Just Do Nothing and The Windsors are amongst the nominees for the Royal Television Society Awards 2017.