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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.