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Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Hungry McBear.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show to record at London Palladium

Monday 15th July 2019

Series 5 of Michael McIntyre's Big Show will be recorded at the London Palladium, as the Theatre Royal is closed for refurbishment.

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Channel 4 confirms Tez O'Clock series

Thursday 11th July 2019

Channel 4 has announced a three-episode run of The Tez O'Clock Show, a topical satire format hosted by Tez Ilyas.

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Taskmaster Series 9 contestants revealed

Wednesday 10th July 2019

David Baddiel, Ed Gamble, Jo Brand, Katy Wix and Rose Matafeo will take part in Series 9 of Taskmaster

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I'll Get This. Image shows from L to R: Melvin Odoom, Holly Walsh, Gemma Collins, Adrian Chiles, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: 12 Yard Productions.

Dinner party show I'll Get This to return

Thursday 4th July 2019

I'll Get This, the comedy format in which celebrities play games over dinner with the loser paying the bill, is to return to BBC Two for a second series.

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Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy. Lenny Henry. Copyright: Douglas Road.

Lenny Henry to front Gold series about comedy and race

Monday 1st July 2019

Gold has commissioned a three-part series about different races and cultures in British comedy, to be presented by Sir Lenny Henry.

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Blackadder. Mr. Edmund Blackadder, Esquire (Rowan Atkinson).

Blackadder stars meet to discuss Series 5

Sunday 30th June 2019

The stars of Blackadder have reportedly agreed to reunite, after having met up in London to discuss the idea of bringing back the hit sitcom.

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In My Skin. Bethan (Gabrielle Creevy). Copyright: BBC.

In My Skin series confirmed

Friday 28th June 2019

The BBC has confirmed a four-episode commission for Welsh mental health black comedy In My Skin, about a teenage girl whose mother is sectioned.

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A League Of Their Own reveals guest hosts

Friday 28th June 2019

James Corden will host two episodes of A League Of Their Own Series 14, with Jack Whitehall, Dina Asher-Smith and David Walliams amongst those guest-hosting other editions.

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Monty Python's Flying Circus. Terry Jones. Copyright: BBC.

Monty Python's 50th anniversary details

Wednesday 26th June 2019

A range of new and re-released products have been announced to mark the 50th anniversary of Monty Python's Flying Circus; plus a world record attempt; BFI and BBC Two seasons, an HD-restored box set, and more.

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