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Tue 17 August 2021

The Ranganation gets a fourth series

...and producers are looking for panelists

17/08/2021 … The BBC has ordered a fourth series of The Ranganation.

Another lifetime achievement award for Billy Connolly

Courtesy of the Edinburgh TV festival

17/08/2021 … Sir Billy Connolly will appear at the Edinburgh Television Festival to receive its lifetime achievement award for his immeasurable contribution to the industry.

Fleabag and her sister reunited

...for a Rada talk

17/08/2021 … Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge and her on-screen sibling Sian Clifford are to discuss their careers as part of a series of talks from leading drama school…

'Comedy's still too white and middle-class'

Say People Just Do Nothing creators

17/08/2021 … Comedy is still dominated by white middle-class people, the creators of People Just Do Nothing have claimed.

National Television Awards 2021 shortlists announced

Friday Night Dinner, The Vicar Of Dibley, After Life and Sex Education up for best comedy

17/08/2021 … Friday Night Dinner, The Vicar Of Dibley, After Life and Sex Education have been nominated for best comedy in this year’s National Television Awards.