Start date confirmed for new season of ‘Inside No.9’

BBC Two has announced the start date for the third season of Inside No.9. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning anthology series is back with five new episodes, following last December’s festive special, ‘The Devil Of Christmas’. Pre-order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon here. Season 3 begins at 10pm on Tuesday 21 February on BBC Two … >

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Jo Brand and Alan Davies to return for more ‘Damned’ on Channel 4

Channel 4 has announced the commission of second season of Damned. Created by Jo Brand (Getting On) and Morwenna Banks (Miss You Already), the sharp black comedy based around the lives of two jaded social workers launched on Channel 4 last year. Damned will return for six new 30-minute episodes in late 2017. Jo Brand commented: … >

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‘Inside No.9’ pics gallery: First look at Season 3’s guest stars

A set of promotional images has been released for the new season of Inside No.9. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s critically-acclaimed and award-winning anthology series returns to BBC Two later this month. Pre-order Season 3 on DVD on Amazon here. The five new episodes follow last December’s festive special, ‘The Devil Of Christmas’. Guest stars will include … >

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Irish comedy-drama ‘Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope’ heading to BBC Three

From the makers of Moone Boy, Irish comedy-drama Can’t Cope, Won’t Cope is coming to BBC Three. The six 25-minute episodes follows two young women, Aisling and Danielle, as they navigate life in Dublin and the perilous waters of adulthood. The “coming-of-age millennial comedy-drama” is created and written by playwright Stefanie Preissner in her first TV commission. … >

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Simon Amstell brings vegan mockumentary ‘Carnage’ to BBC iPlayer

Stand-up comedian Simon Amstell has written and directed his first feature length film for BBC iPlayer. Set in a utopian 2067, Carnage: Swallowing The Past looks back at a time when human beings ate other animals. Amstell commented: “I have written and directed a film about veganism. I’m sorry.” The film also stars Martin Freeman, Joanna Lumley, … >

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‘W1A’ is returning to BBC Two for a third season

It’s been confirmed today that W1A will be back for a brand new season later this year. Written and directed by creator John Morton, six new 30-minute episodes will begin filming next month. The official synopsis reads: “The BBC’s Head of Values, Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), is once again throwing open the revolving doors to New Broadcasting … >

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Why you should be watching ‘Kings of Con’

Seeing as the cast of Firefly are doing a show set in a similar realm on the same network, on paper at least, this show should not exist. Thankfully though, Kings of Con is very much alive and being obscenely well received by almost all of its audience. With names like Tim Omundson, Michael Cudlitz, … >

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‘Inside No.9’ will return for a fourth season

BBC Two has announced the commission of another season of Inside No.9, before the third season has even aired. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s dark comedy anthology series launched in February 2014 and returned last month with a Christmas special ahead of its upcoming new season. Season 3 is expected to air in early 2017 and will feature Felicity Kendal, … >

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‘Tracey Ullman’s Show’ return date confirmed for Season 2

Tracey Ullman’s Show is back on BBC One next month for a second season. Featuring a mix of sketches, celebrity impressions and songs, the comedy series launched in January 2016 and saw Tracey Ullman return to BBC One after a break of 30 years, with a consolidated audience of over 4 million viewers. Buy Season 1 on DVD on … >

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