Writer slams meddling TV execs
Robert Webb show axed after row
06/03/2013 … A planned comedy starring Robert Webb has been cancelled following a row between the writer and ITV executives.
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Wed 06 March 2013
Jonathan Creek gets a series
Three episodes after Easter special
06/03/2013 … Jonathan Creek is to return for a short series following its Easter special.
John Oliver to host The Daily Show
Two-month post while Jon Stewart directs a movie
06/03/2013 … John Oliver is to replace Jon Stewart on The Daily Show for two months.
Tue 05 March 2013
Hollander and Hawes join Our Men
Mitchell & Webb's diplomat comedy
05/03/2013 … Keeley Hawes and Tom Hollander have joined the cast of David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s new comedy-drama Our Men.
Chortle Awards: 24hrs to have your say
05/03/2013 … There are less than 24 hours left to vote for your favourite comedians and venues in this year’s Chortle Awards.
Mon 04 March 2013
Derek gets another series
Six more episodes for Ricky Gervais show
04/03/2013 … Channel 4 has ordered a second series of Derek from Ricky Gervais.
Humphrey goes to Hollywood
04/03/2013 … Humphrey Ker has landed his first US acting role, in a sitcom pilot about friends who reassess their lives after surviving a plane crash.
Native Americans demand sitcom apology
04/03/2013 … Native Americans have demanded an apology over a gag in the sitcom Mike And Molly which portrayed them as drunks.