All Initial articles
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RatingsLOL: Last One Laughing return comfortably beats debut run
Prime Video format adds 1m to series one opener after seven days as Peaky Blinders film continues measured performance
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VideoTrail: Last One Laughing UK, Prime Video
Second series of Zeppotron and Initial’s entertainment format where 10 comics are put in a room for a battle of who can avoid laughing
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NewsAmazon sets release pattern for LOL UK series two
Episodes of Initial and Zeppotron comedy entertainment format will drop across three weeks
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Featuresdock10 Media City TV Moment of the Year: UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final
‘The moment was watched live by more than 12m viewers’
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FeaturesBest entertainment programme: Last One Laughing
“The stand-out casting that elevated the format into something truly special”
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NewsInitial names creative director
Big Brother exec Tamsin Dodgson lands freshly minted role at Banijay UK label
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News99 to Beat co-host reveals ITV cancellation
Adam Thomas says broadcaster has culled Belgian gameshow adaptation after one series
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NewsLast One Laughing indies to adapt next comedian competition
Banijay’s Zeppotron and Initial team up for UK version of Dutch format Let’s Play Ball
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NewsLOL: Last One Laughing UK to return
Jimmy Carr to host second run of breakout Amazon Prime Video comedy reality format
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NewsFox fuels Belgium’s IP surge across genres
US broadcaster turns to European country for scripted and unscripted remakes in 2025/26 slate
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CommentWhy Last One Laughing UK is more than just a (very) funny show
Zeppotron/Initial’s Amazon Prime Video production is great example of a pivot paying off, writes Chris Curtis
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NewsLast One Laughing UK tickles nearly 3m in first week
Prime Video format with 10 comics is a hit with younger audiences
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Behind The Scenes99 To Beat, ITV1
Initial managing director Katy Manley on creating a hilarious, drama-filled gameshow where any of the 100 contestants can win, regardless of age or athleticism
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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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NewsBig Brother edits episode and issues apology
Episode of ITV2 series sparked controversy over housemate’s t-shirt featuring a watermelon
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NewsInitial creative director to depart for New York
Big Brother exec Caroline Roseman made offer she ‘couldn’t refuse’