All Comedy articles – Page 2
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NewsAmandaland scores second series
Merman’s Motherland spin-off to return following strong ratings
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NewsMerman lands debut Netflix series with Rachel Weisz
Sharon Horgan’s indie co-producing eight–parter ‘full of sexy secrets’
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NewsSharon Horgan inks first-look deal with HBO
Two-year agreement with Merman includes new comedy for US broadcaster
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Behind The ScenesThe Assassin: Delivering a killer co-pro
Exec producer Daisy Mount and commissioner Hannah Blyth on talent, co-pros and filming on location in Greece for Prime Video’s thriller
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VideoTrail: Last One Laughing UK, Amazon Prime Video
Ten comics are put in a room for a battle of wits, jokes and improvisational and physical comedy. Produced by Zeppotron and Initial
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NewsIn brief: Ukraine tees up The Traitors; TikTok crime series to return; ITVS does deal
More territories order local versions of competition hit
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NewsA24 lands debut C4 series
Sitcom It Gets Worse hails from comedian Leo Reich and is co-produced with Canada’s Crave
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CommentDanny Brocklehurst: Unique British comedy must not be allowed to disappear
Though our humour may not always travel, fresh and innovative stories about life in the UK remain vital
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NewsC4 looks to commission two Northern Irish comedy scripts
Local indies invited to pitch up to three ideas to comedy scheme
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NewsTom Davis: the TV industry can feel like a closed pub
King Gary star and co-creator sets out thinking behind new mentorship programme
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NewsBBC Comedy sets Scottish development producer placements
Merman and The Comedy Unit adopt scheme announced at BBC Comedy Festival
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NewsDavid Mitchell: it’s odd that TV abandoned sketch comedy
Comedian and actor discusses his just-announced show with Robert Webb
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NewsMitchell & Webb return in ‘bold and British’ C4 content slate
Peep Show duo line up sketch show, Russell T Davies examines increasing anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and broadcaster outlines homegrown reality formats
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NewsTom Davis indie teams up with The King’s Trust for mentorship
Mighty Pebble Pictures behind year-long programme to help young talent
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NewsIn brief: C4 returns to Big Mood; BBCS inks Zog deal; Whisper bolsters board
Dancing Ledge comedy set for second series
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NewsBroadcast Awards: scripted special
Lifting the lid on the best drama, comedy and children’s programmes
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NewsJames Corden hails British creativity
Gavin & Stacey co-creator urges positivity as hit sitcom is inducted into Hall of Fame
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FeaturesBest comedy programme: Ludwig
“A genuinely funny scenario, wonderfully realised with perfect casting and writing at the top of its game”
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NewsMGM+, Fifth Season prep Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney comedy
Rare comedy project for MGM+ follows a failing Broadway star who returns to his hometown