Sharon Horgan, recently of Catastrophe fame, is getting back together with her old writing partner Dennis Kelly (Utopia). And unlike many reunions, it’s actually a very good plan. It’s been ten years since Horgan and Kelly teamed up on the criminally under-watched Pulling. It lasted two seasons before BBC Three broke our hearts and stupidly … >
Sky Atlantic has ordered a third season of The Trip. Created and directed by Michael Winterbottom, the comedy launched on BBC Two in 2010, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon as fictionalised versions of themselves. The second season, titled The Trip to Italy, aired on BBC Two in 2014. > Buy the complete Season 1-2 … >
Dennis Kelly (Utopia) and Sharon Horgan (Catastrophe) have written a new comedy pilot for Channel 4 about “the horror and hilarity of social engagement.” The writers previously worked together on BBC Three’s Pulling and joked: “It has taken just 10 short years for us to agree to work together again. It was a mistake.” Phil … >
BBC Four has commissioned a new comedy series from comedian, writer and actress Jo Brand. Going Forward will see Brand reprise the character of Kim Wilde from BBC Four’s hospital sitcom Getting On, which ran from 2009 to 2012. The new three-part comedy series will air later this year. Jo Brand commented: “Having failed the … >
Tracey Ullman’s Show has been recommissioned by BBC One. Featuring a mix of sketches, celebrity impressions and songs, the comedy series launched in January and saw Tracey Ullman return to BBC One after a break of 30 years, with a consolidated audience of over 4 million viewers. Highlights included Ullman’s impressions of Dame Judi Dench … >
Fascinating, funny, angry and entertaining, Thatcher Stole My Trousers is a story of class and comedy, politics and love, fast cars and why it’s difficult to foul a dwarf in a game of football. > Buy the book on Amazon. To celebrate the release of Alexei Sayle’s new memoir, we’ve got copies of the book to … >
Can you believe it’s now been ten years since The IT Crowd first appeared on our TV screens? The award-winning Channel 4 sitcom aired for four seasons from 2006 to 2010, ending with a special episode in 2013. > Buy the complete Season 1-4 box set on Amazon. A whole decade after Jen first ventured … >
Sky1 has confirmed that Yonderland will return for a third season later this year. The Horrible Histories team’s puppet-filled fantasy comedy launched in November 2013 and a second season aired last summer on Sky1. > Buy Season 1 on DVD on Amazon. Stephen Fry will join the cast as Cuddly Dick, a former Elder who … >
More guest stars for the third season of BBC Two’s Inside No. 9 have been announced. Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith’s dark anthology comedy series will return later this year with six new episodes, directed by Guillam Morales (Julia’s Eyes). Joining the previously confirmed Jason Watkins (Being Human) and Philip Glenister (Life on Mars) are … >
You can teach a young boss old tricks in The Intern, directed by Oscar®-nominated and award-winning filmmaker Nancy Meyers (It’s Complicated, Something’s Gotta Give) from her own screenplay. > Buy The Intern on DVD on Amazon. To celebrate the movie’s release on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD from Monday 29 February, we’ve got Blu-rays to … >