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Detectorists. Andy Stone (Mackenzie Crook). Copyright: Channel X.

Mackenzie Crook developing new version of Worzel Gummidge

Monday 9th April 2018

Detectorists writer, director and star Mackenzie Crook is developing a new TV sitcom based on the Worzel Gummidge childrens' books.

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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em could return to TV with Joe Pasquale

Friday 6th April 2018

Classic sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em could be returning to television with Joe Pasquale in the lead role of Frank Spencer.

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BAFTA TV Awards 2018 - comedy nominees

Wednesday 4th April 2018

Catastrophe, Chewing Gum, This Country and Timewasters are amongst the BAFTA TV Awards 2018 nominees. Stars including Adam Hills, Graham Norton, Michael McIntyre and Sandi Toksvig have also been nominated.

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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators. Image shows from L to R: Luella Shakespeare (Jo Joyner), Frank Hathaway (Mark Benton). Copyright: BBC.

Shakespeare & Hathaway gets a second series

Tuesday 3rd April 2018

Investigative comedy drama Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators will return to BBC One after an "exceptional" first series.

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Car Share. John Redmond (Peter Kay). Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions.

Peter Kay's Car Share to return in May

Thursday 29th March 2018

Car Share is to return to TV in May, it has been confirmed. Peter Kay has also announced a screening to raise funds for a children's charity, whose work he has "first-hand experience of".

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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show. Copyright: Talkback.

The Keith & Paddy Picture Show Series 2 guest stars revealed

Thursday 29th March 2018

Fearne Cotton, Amanda Holden, Rick Astley and Kriss Akabusi are amongst the guest stars for Series 2 of The Keith & Paddy Picture Show, as the series spoofs Grease, Top Gun, Jurassic Park, Pretty Woman and Terminator 2.

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Famalam. Gbemisola Ikumelo. Copyright: BBC.

BAME sketch show Famalam returning to BBC Three

Monday 26th March 2018

Famalam, a sketch show starring new BAME comedy talent, will return to BBC Three and BBC Two in April for a four-episode series after a 2017 pilot.

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BBC Scotland announces Limmy's return

Wednesday 21st March 2018

BBC Two Scotland is to broadcast a new one-off "self-shot" sketch show from comedian Limmy.

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This Country. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper). Copyright: BBC.

This Country wins three RTS Awards

Tuesday 20th March 2018

This Country stars Daisy May Cooper and Charlie Cooper picked up three prizes for their sitcom at the Royal Television Society Awards 2018. The Last Leg and Timewasters writer Daniel Lawrence Taylor are amongst the other winners.

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