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David Walliams and Rob Brydon to voice Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes
Friday 21st October 2016
BBC One is making an animated version of Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes for Christmas. Stars include David Walliams and Rob Brydon.
ITV sitcom Benidorm to be remade in America
Thursday 20th October 2016
American TV network Fox is making a US version of ITV holiday sitcom Benidorm. Titled The Big Package, the show will be set in Mexico.
BBC Scotland unveils Halloween comedy horror
Wednesday 19th October 2016
BBC One Scotland has announced West Skerra Light, a one-off "black comedy horror" co-written and directed by Still Game's Greg Hemphill, for Halloween.
Comedians to become agony aunts for UKTV series
Tuesday 18th October 2016
David Baddiel, Ellie Taylor, Matt Richardson, Roisin Conaty and Ricky Tomlinson are amongst those signed up to take part in channel W's Celebrity Advice Bureau.
BBC wants to bring back The League Of Gentlemen
Tuesday 18th October 2016
The BBC is reportedly has said it would be "highly receptive" to bringing back comedy show The League Of Gentlemen for a new special or series.
Raised By Wolves launches crowdfunding campaign
Tuesday 18th October 2016
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched in order to produce further episodes of cancelled sitcom Raised By Wolves.
Cold Feet to return in 2017
Monday 17th October 2016
ITV has ordered Series 7 of hit comedy drama Cold Feet, following the success of the show's revival.
Miranda to return 'in some form'
Sunday 16th October 2016
Miranda co-star Sarah Hadland has confirmed that the hit sitcom will return "in some form".
John Cleese to star in new BBC sitcom Edith
Sunday 16th October 2016
John Cleese reportedly looks set to star in Edith, a new bittersweet romantic BBC comedy series.
Do The Right Thing podcast gets TV pilot
Thursday 13th October 2016
A TV version of Do The Right Thing, the hit panel show podcast, is being developed.