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Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Orla McCool (Louisa Harland). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions.

Derry Girls wins at Broadcast Awards

Thursday 7th February 2019

Channel 4 sitcom Derry Girls has won the Best Comedy prize at the Broadcast Awards 2019.

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Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort.

Future of ITV sitcoms in doubt

Tuesday 5th February 2019

ITV's Director of Television has suggested sitcoms Birds Of A Feather and Bad Move could end. It now looks likely that 2019 will be the first year in the main channel's 64-year history without any sitcoms on air.

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Matt Haig.

UKTV prepares depression comedy drama

Monday 4th February 2019

The UKTV network is developing Reasons To Stay Alive, a comedy drama based on Matt Haig's best-selling book about one man's mid-20s depression.

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Iain Stirling.

Iain Stirling to headline BBC Scotland TV launch

Monday 4th February 2019

Stand-up comedian Iain Stirling will kick off the new BBC Scotland TV channel on the 24th February with A Night At The Theatre, a one-off show featuring Scottish acts.

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Out There. Image shows from L to R: Mark Simmons, Darren Walsh. Copyright: Angst Productions.

ITV to pilot new stand-up format Out There

Monday 4th February 2019

ITV is to pilot Out There, a stand-up show from the producers of Mock The Week in which comedians perform in 'real world' locations.

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Nick Mohammed.

Channel 4 to broadcast The Mr Swallow Show pilot

Sunday 3rd February 2019

Channel 4 is to broadcast The Mr Swallow Show, a pilot hosted by Nick Mohammed's character.

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Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions.

Alan Carr to host panel show pilot about movies

Sunday 3rd February 2019

Alan Carr is to front the pilot episode of There's Something About Movies, a new panel show format for Sky One.

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Harry Hill. Copyright: BBC.

Harry Hill to curate Channel 4 comedy showcase series

Thursday 31st January 2019

Harry Hill will curate and host a new comedy showcase format for Channel 4, the broadcaster has announced.

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Year Of The Rabbit. Lydia (Keeley Hawes). Copyright: Objective Productions.

Matt Berry's Year Of The Rabbit casting revealed

Wednesday 30th January 2019

Keeley Hawes has been announced amongst the supporting cast of upcoming Channel 4 period sitcom Year Of The Rabbit, starring Matt Berry. Alun Armstrong, Sally Phillips and Paul Kaye also enjoy roles in the series.

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Tom Allen.

Tom Allen to host comedy dating show pilot

Thursday 24th January 2019

Stand-up comedian Tom Allen is to host a new comedy dating show in which contestants must work out who is single and who is in a relationship.

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