Two more series for Not Going Out
Lee Mack's sitcom to run till season 10 - at least
14/12/2016 … The BBC has commissioned two more series of Lee Mack’s sitcom Not Going Out – taking the total up to ten.
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Wed 14 December 2016
'Trousergate' MP drops out of Have I Got News For You
'Unforeseen circumstances' for Nicky Morgan
14/12/2016 … Conservative MP Nicky Morgan has pulled out of Have I Got News For You, amid a row over her criticism of Theresa May's expensive wardrobe.
Tue 13 December 2016
Mathew Horne joins The Miser
As do Katy Wix, Andi Osho and Ellie White
13/12/2016 … Mathew Horne has joined Griff Rhys Jones and Lee Mack in the West End revival of Moliere comedy The Miser.
Morgana pulls out of comedy play
13/12/2016 … Morgana Robinson has pulled out of a new play, citing ‘unforeseen personal reasons’.
Have you heard the Brexit joke? It's a cracker
13/12/2016 … A Brexit gag has won this year’s competition to find the best topical Christmas cracker joke.
Mon 12 December 2016
Mr Bean makes a movie comeback
Rowan Atkinson stars in a Chinese comedy
12/12/2016 … Mr Bean is making his movie comeback – in a Chinese film.
David Mitchell and Jo Brand join Peppa Pig cast
12/12/2016 … David Mitchell and Jo Brand have joined Peppa Pig as the cartoon heads to the big screen.
All-star cast for Britcom Finding Your Feet
12/12/2016 … Filming has wrapped on the London shoot of new British comedy film Finding Your Feet.