BBC names new comedy chief
Myfanwy Moore returns from ITV
26/02/2014 … The BBC has named Myfanwy Moore as its new controller of UK comedy production.
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Wed 26 February 2014
Book deal for Richard Ayoade
Three titles about his love of film
26/02/2014 … Richard Ayoade has signed a three-book deal with publishers Faber.
BBC reveals sitcoms in development
Three shows picked for Salford Comedy Showcase
26/02/2014 … The BBC has named the comedy projects that its developing in this year's Salford Sitcom Showcases.
Tue 25 February 2014
Chortle Award nominees 2014
25/02/2014 … John Kearns and Bo Burnham lead this year’s Chortle Award shortlist with three nominations apiece.
Jack don't need no Bad Education
Whitehall says next series will be the last
25/02/2014 … The next series of Bad Education will be the last, Jack Whitehall has said.
R4 pilots Sara Pascoe Vs The Truth
25/02/2014 … RADIO 4 is to pilot a new comedy based on Sara Pascoe's Edinburgh show Sara Pascoe Vs The Truth.
The idea of 'token women' won't help
Dara O Brian on the BBC's ban on all-male panel shows
25/02/2014 … Dara O Brian says the BBC was wrong to make such a big deal about its ban on all-male panel shows.
Mon 24 February 2014
Dawn French announces first solo tour
And first live dates in six years
24/02/2014 … Dawn French has announced her first ever solo tour, with a show based around her life and career.