© ITV BBC Studios appoints new comedy producer
Pete Strauss joins from indie Spirit Media
18/12/2020 … The BBC’s programme-making arm has appointed a new comedy producer to develop new formats and podcasts.
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Who's in the punning to win the title?
Leicester Comedy Festival announces wordplay finalists
18/12/2020 … Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the contestants for its annual UK Pun Championship.
Thu 17 December 2020
Who's in Taskmaster series 11
Contestants revealed as series 10 winner crowned
17/12/2020 … The line-up has been revealed for the next series of Taskmaster.
© BBC Comics star in 2000AD audio stories
Hear an exclusive extract of Al Murray as an alien...
17/12/2020 … Comedians including Al Murray, Desiree Burch and Rufus Hound have recorded audio adaptations of a raft of 2000AD short stories.
Two more series for the Russell Howard Hour
Sky renews comedian's topical show
17/12/2020 … Sky has ordered two more series of The Russell Howard Hour.
© Carla Speight BBC Radio Wales signs up Kiri Pritchard-McLean
17/12/2020 … Kiri Pritchard-McLean is to present her own show on BBC Radio Wales.
A day is not enough...
Robin Ince extends his 24-hour Nine Lessons show
17/12/2020 … It seems that 24 hours just isn’t enough for Robin Ince’s annual celebration of rational and curious thought.
© BBC Studios Mrs Brown's Boys to be on TV until 2026
Brendan O’Carroll reveals new BBC contract
17/12/2020 … Mrs Brown's Boys creator Brendan O’Carroll has signed a deal to keep his sitcom on the BBC for seven more years.