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Channel 4 to make spoof Royal Family soap opera
Wednesday 16th December 2015
Channel 4 is making The Windsors, a "comedy soap opera". The show, from the writers of Star Stories, follows the imagined lives and loves of the Royal family.
New sketch show for Morgana Robinson
Tuesday 15th December 2015
Morgana Robinson's new sketch show of impressions for BBC Two has been ordered for a full series.
Julia Davis creates new comedy series Robin's Test
Monday 14th December 2015
Julia Davis has created a new six-part comedy series for Sky Atlantic. Robin's Test focuses on three couples on a camping holiday.
David Mitchell to star as Shakespeare in new BBC comedy series
Monday 7th December 2015
The BBC has announced a major new comedy. Upstart Crow, written by Ben Elton, will focus on William Shakespeare. The cast includes David Mitchell and Harry Enfield.
ITV2 orders The Almost Impossible Game Show 2
Monday 7th December 2015
ITV2 has ordered another series of The Almost Impossible Game Show. Comedy duo The Rubberbandits will once again provide the anarchic commentary.
Uncle to return to BBC Three
Thursday 3rd December 2015
BBC Three's Uncle is to return for a third series, starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillott.
ITV orders Ann Summers comedy drama
Thursday 3rd December 2015
ITV is making Brief Encounters, a six-part comedy drama based on the autobiography of Ann Summers lingerie boss Jacqueline Gold.
E4 orders Series 2 of Chewing Gum
Thursday 3rd December 2015
E4 has ordered a second series of Chewing Gum, the new sitcom set on a London estate written by and starring Michaela Coel.
BBC Two orders Sue Perkins panel show Insert Name Here
Thursday 26th November 2015
BBC Two has announced Insert Name Here, a new panel show. Sue Perkins will host, with Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe acting as team captains.
John Cleese to oversee Fawlty Towers stage show in Australia
Wednesday 25th November 2015
John Cleese is to oversee the first official Fawlty Towers stage adaptation. Fawlty Towers - Live on Stage will launch in Australia in August 2016.