Ricky Gervais inspired me to take risks...
Radio 1's Greg James chooses his Perfect Playlist
16/07/2015 … As his new comedy pilot, Dead Air, hits iPlayer, Radio 1 drivetime DJ Greg James chooses his comedy favourites.
Thu 16 July 2015
Filming stars on Detectorists series 2
Mackenzie Crook comedy returns later this year
16/07/2015 … Filming has just started on the second series of Detectorists.
Wed 15 July 2015
© BBC Bluestone 42 gets its marching orders
Army sitcom dropped after three series
15/07/2015 … BBC Three has dropped its Army sitcom Bluestone 42 after three series.
Michael McIntyre in privacy row
Cops tweet spy camera image of comic
15/07/2015 … Police have been criticised after posting an image of Michael McIntyre taken from a surveillance helicopter on Twitter.
Every single line has to justify its existence
James Cary's sitcom writing tips
15/07/2015 … James Cary has co-created the BBC Three sitcom Bluestone 42 and the radio comedies Think the Unthinkable and Hut 33 – among other credits.
Absolutely back for a full series
Sketch team's comeback gathers pace
15/07/2015 … Cult sketch team Absolutely are reuniting for their first radio series.
Piff's on fire!
Magic Dragon wows America's Got Talent judges again
15/07/2015 … Piff The Magic Dragon has advanced to the next round of America's Got Talent thanks to a dramatic 'golden buzzer' intervention.