John Bishop to keep talking...
W orders two more series of In Conversation With
18/01/2017 … John Bishop’s chat show In Conversation With… has been commissioned for two new series.
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Wed 18 January 2017
Fake history!
Penny Dreadfuls release their Radio 4 comic plays as downloads
18/01/2017 … The Penny Dreadfuls are releasing two albums of their historical comedy plays.
What's the deal with Netflix?
Seinfeld signs up for two stand-up specials and more Comedians In Cars
18/01/2017 … Jerry Seinfeld has signed an exclusive new deal with Netflix.
© BBC/Scott Kershaw Filming to start on Porridge reboot
18/01/2017 … FILMING is to begin on the first series of the rebooted Porridge in Salford next month.
Tue 17 January 2017
Two-book deal for Robin Ince
17/01/2017 … Robin Ince has signed a deal to write two books blending science and humour.
Comedy Central signs up Facebook prankster
17/01/2017 … Comedy Central is to pilot a prank show from Facebook star Ben Phillips.
Have I Got News For You meets Would I Lie To You
C4 pilots fake news panel show
17/01/2017 … The makers of Have I Got News For You are producing a new comedy panel show, about fake news.
© BBC Miranda return on the cards
'There will be something, yes' says co-star Sarah Hadland
17/01/2017 … Miranda is set to return, co-star Sarah Hadland says.