ITV has ordered a second series of Birds of a Feather. The revival of the Nineties sitcom has been attracting average audiences of 8 million, making it the broadcaster’s most successful comedy launch in more than a decade. Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph will all return for the new episodes, which will be filmed later this year. …
Vicar of Dibley Geraldine Granger is to deliver Radio 4’s Thought For The Day as the station dedicates a day to fictional and comedy characters. …
The BBC has revealed more details of its plans to close BBC Three as a broadcast channel. …
UKIP is trying to stop musical comedy duo Jonny and the Baptists from touring. …
Actuary Donald MacLeod has smashed the record for the most jokes told in an hour. …
Simon Pegg, Edgar Wright Louis CK, Doug Stanhope and Emma Watson are among the nominees in this year’s American Comedy Awards. …
Tim Vine is piloting a new TV quiz show, called You Can’t Say That. …
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