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Russell Kane's Evil Genius comes to Sky History
Thursday 20th April 2023
Russell Kane's Evil Genius is being adapted for television, with Sky History ordering five hour-long episodes based on the hit Radio 4 podcast.
Sky orders Rob Beckett & Josh Widdicombe panel show about television
Wednesday 19th April 2023
Sky Max has ordered a series of On Demand, a new panel show about television hosted by Rob Beckett with team captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond.
Romesh Ranganathan lands BBC chat show
Friday 7th April 2023
The BBC has ordered a new chat show from Romesh Ranganthan, even as the fate of his long-running series The Ranganation remains in the balance. Once again featuring his mother Shanthi, Ranganathan told fellow comic James Gill that the chat show "is coming", following a successful pilot in December.
Sky recommissions Brassic and Rob & Romesh Vs for 6th series
Thursday 6th April 2023
Sky has commissioned Brassic for a sixth series, making it one of the broadcaster's longest-running scripted comedies. It has also ordered a sixth run of Rob & Romesh Vs, with an upcoming episode featuring the pair visiting South Korea to experience K-Pop.
The Outlaws returning to BBC One for Series 3
Friday 31st March 2023
The Outlaws is returning for a third series on BBC One, the corporation has confirmed. Creator Stephen Merchant says "we found there was so much meat still on the bone and still so much to do with the characters".
Ghosts to end on Series 5
Friday 31st March 2023
Filming has completed on the fifth series of Ghosts. However, the stars have confirmed the hit sitcom will end after this run of episodes.
Derry Girls and stars of Am I Being Unreasonable? amongst RTS winners
Wednesday 29th March 2023
Derry Girls, Brassic, Friday Night Live and Dodger picked up prizes at the The Royal Television Society Awards. There were also trophies for Lenny Rush, Daisy May Cooper, Ambika Mod and Lisa McGee.
Derry Girls wins at Broadcasting Press Guild Awards
Friday 24th March 2023
Derry Girls, This Is Going To Hurt actors Ambika Mod and Ben Whishaw and Big Boys writer Jack Rooke are amongst the winners of the 49th annual BPG Awards.
Frankie Boyle's New World Order axed by the BBC
Thursday 23rd March 2023
Frankie Boyle's New World Order has been axed by the BBC after six series, the comedian has revealed.
BAFTA TV Awards 2023 nominations
Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Am I Being Unreasonable?, Big Boys, Derry Girls and Ghosts are amongst the nominees for the BAFTA Television Awards 2023.