BBC pilot

The BBC is developing a new panel show, fronted by Miranda Hart.

The triple British Comedy Award winner is recording a pilot of the ‘unashamedly affectionate and upbeat’ show Britain’s Favourite later in the month.

It is described as ‘like Top Trumps with celebrities’ – as a panel of comedians rate a group of famous people, with absolutely nothing in common but their first name.

The trial programme aims to determine the best Steve, considering the likes of Stephen Hawking, Steve Davis, Steve McFadden and Steve Guttenberg.

Producers say: ‘There'll be plenty of silliness.’

Hart, who previously won plaudits as guest host of Have I Got News For You, is soon to start work on the third series of her sitcom, while she will soon be narrating the Saturday night entertainment show Don't Scare The Hare, featuring a 4ft animatronic robot hare.

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Published: 3 Feb 2011