© BBC/Scott Kershaw Filming to start on Porridge reboot
18/01/2017 … FILMING is to begin on the first series of the rebooted Porridge in Salford next month.
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Wed 18 January 2017
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Two-book deal for Robin Ince
17/01/2017 … Robin Ince has signed a deal to write two books blending science and humour.
Have I Got News For You meets Would I Lie To You
C4 pilots fake news panel show
17/01/2017 … The makers of Have I Got News For You are producing a new comedy panel show, about fake news.
Comedy Central signs up Facebook prankster
17/01/2017 … Comedy Central is to pilot a prank show from Facebook star Ben Phillips.
© BBC Miranda return on the cards
'There will be something, yes' says co-star Sarah Hadland
17/01/2017 … Miranda is set to return, co-star Sarah Hadland says.
Am I all right Jack?
Comic Rooke to probe masculinity and mental health for BBC Three
17/01/2017 … Comedian Jack Rooke is to present a BBC Three documentary series about male identity and mental health.
Mon 16 January 2017
BBC Three series for Humza Arshad
YouTube star to play an 'obnoxious' right-winger
16/01/2017 … YouTube star Humza Arshad has landed his own BBC Three series, playing a right-wing TV host.
Vic Reeves fronts Samaritans campaign
16/01/2017 … Vic Reeves is fronting a new ad campaign for the Samaritans.