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Channel 4 to film Jo Brand and Alan Davies sitcom Damned
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Channel 4 has ordered a full series of Damned, the sitcom starring Jo Brand and Alan Davies as social workers.
Channel 4 announces Power Monkeys cast
Wednesday 25th May 2016
Jack Dee, Claire Skinner, Amelia Bullmore and Ben Willbond are amongst the stars announced for Ballot Monkeys sequel Power Monkeys.
Would I Lie To You? to record kids special
Sunday 22nd May 2016
A special episode of Would I Lie To You? is to be recorded for Children In Need, with the guest list comprising of kids.
David Walliams sketch show to return for full series
Friday 20th May 2016
Walliams & Friend, the BBC One sketch show starring David Walliams, is to return for a full series. Guest stars will include Jack Whitehall.
Tony Robinson returns to comedy in Man Down
Friday 20th May 2016
Sir Tony Robinson is returning to comedy acting, with a regular role in Channel 4 sitcom Man Down.
Still Game to return to TV
Thursday 12th May 2016
Hit Scottish sitcom Still Game is to return to TV for a new series. Creators Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill are working on six new episodes for BBC One.
Richard E. Grant to present Ealing comedies documentary series
Thursday 12th May 2016
Actor Richard E. Grant is to present a three-part documentary series on Gold about the celebrated film comedies of Ealing Studios.
E4 orders new comedy horror series Crazy Face
Monday 9th May 2016
E4 has ordered Crazy Face, a new comedy horror show written by Misfits creator Howard Overman. The series will star Cara Theobold and Susan Wokoma.
Ballot Monkeys team return with Power Monkeys
Monday 9th May 2016
The team behind Channel 4's hit election sitcom Ballot Monkeys are to return with a new six-part series with a similar premise called Power Monkeys.
Jack Dee's HelpDesk returns for referendum specials
Monday 9th May 2016
BBC Two has commissioned three new episodes of Jack Dee's HelpDesk to coincide with the EU Referendum this June.