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Latest British Comedy NewsWelcome to our news service... providing you with the latest updates from the world of British comedy. Stephen Fry gives speech about the BBCPublished: Thursday 8th May 2008 Written By: Ian Wolf
QI host Stephen Fry has given a speech in which he defended the BBC's licence fee, but attacked the iPlayer.
Full Story The IT Crowd wins prestigious Rose d'Or awardPublished: Wednesday 7th May 2008
The IT Crowd has been named best sitcom at the 48th annual Rose D'Or International Television Festival. Peter Serafinowicz and Kombat Opera Presents also gained awards.
Full Story The Royle Family may returnPublished: Wednesday 7th May 2008 Written By: Ian Wolf
According to reports Caroline Aherne is currently working on a new Royle Family Christmas special
Full Story Kris Marshall in intensive carePublished: Monday 28th April 2008
Kris Marshall, who played Nick in My Family for five years, has been hit by a car on a night out in Bristol city centre.
Full Story Genius given a full TV seriesPublished: Monday 28th April 2008 Written By: Ian Wolf
Dave Gorman's Radio 4 panel show is to be given a full six part series on BBC2.
Full Story Dodd to be immortalised in bronzePublished: Sunday 27th April 2008
A statue of Liverpudlian comedian Ken Dodd is to be erected at the city's Lime Street Station.
Full Story RIP Humphrey LytteltonPublished: Friday 25th April 2008
Humphrey Lyttelton, who for over 35 years has been the chairman of Radio 4 comedy "I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue" passed away this evening.
Full Story No plans to end Peep ShowPublished: Friday 25th April 2008 Written By: Ian Wolf
David Mitchell, Robert Webb and Jesse Armstrong have said they have no plans to end the cult hit sitcom Peep Show.
Full Story Two Pints series eight confirmedPublished: Monday 21st April 2008
Will Mellor has confirmed that Two Pints will be returning for an eighth series in 2009.
Full Story Monday news round-up: seven storiesPublished: Monday 21st April 2008
Steve Coogan is to star in a new comedy drama written by Craig Cash; the next series of I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue has been cancelled as Humphrey Lyttelton has been admitted to hospital; ITV have ordered a full series of Harry Hill's Soapington Way; Peter Kay is to return to TV with a comedy that spoofs talent shows; plus all the other comedy-related stories hitting the headlines today, and the weekend's audience ratings.
Full Story BAFTAs for Harry Hill, Gavin & Stacey, FonejackerPublished: Sunday 20th April 2008
Harry Hill's TV Burp, Fonejacker, Gavin and Stacey and Peep Show were the comedy winners at tonight's BAFTA Awards.
Full Story Mitchell and Webb to make BBC Two sitcomPublished: Wednesday 16th April 2008
David Mitchell and Robert Webb are to film an as-yet-untitled traditional studio-based sitcom for BBC Two towards the end of 2008.
Full Story Over 11 million watch Friday sitcomsPublished: Monday 14th April 2008
The new series of My Family got 5.9 million on Friday, whilst over on ITV1 at the same time Benidorm achieved ratings of 5.6 million.
Full Story Charlie Brooker moves into horrorPublished: Monday 14th April 2008 Written By: Ian Wolf
Charlie Brooker is branching out from comedy to write a scripted horror series for E4.
Full Story Jack Dee to write his memoirsPublished: Saturday 12th April 2008 Written By: Ian Wolf
Jack Dee has signed a publishing deal to write an autobiography.
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