Start date announced for E4’s new sci-fi comedy ‘Tripped’

E4 has confirmed that Tripped, the channel’s new comedy-drama set in parallel universes, will begin next week. Created by Jamie Mathieson (Being Human) with The Missing writers Harry and Jack Williams, the four-part series stars Blake Harrison (The Inbetweeners) as Danny, an average 24-year-old who has been friends with stoner Milo (George Webster) since they … >

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‘Tripped’ Episode 1 review: A buddy-comedy across realities

Once upon a timeline, there was a pilot for a parallel universe-hopping E4 comedy-drama called ALT. Written by Jamie Mathieson (currently one of the best writers on Doctor Who), it starred Craig Roberts (Being Human) and Gethin Anthony (Game of Thrones), with Jason Flemyng (X-Men: First Class). And in a parallel universe somewhere – perhaps … >

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Win ‘Absolutely Anything’ on Blu-ray!

All-star comedy Absolutely Anything lands on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD on Monday 7 December. > Buy Absolutely Anything on Amazon. To celebrate the release, we’ve got Blu-rays to give away to four of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just follow @CultBoxTV on Twitter and retweet this tweet: Win! Follow @CultBoxTV and … >

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‘Chewing Gum’ returning to E4 for second season

E4 has commissioned a new season of Chewing Gum. Actress, writer, playwright, singer and poet Michaela Coel will return for six new 30-minute episodes next year. The comedy’s first season launched on E4 in October. Michaela Coel commented: “The love and support for my Chewing Gum baby has been overwhelming and I can’t wait to … >

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BBC Three orders third season of ‘Uncle’

BBC Three has announced the recommission of Uncle. Starring Nick Helm and Elliot Speller-Gillot, the hit comedy will return for seven new 30-minute episodes. Nick Helm commented: “Uncle is more than a show about an unconventional family unit. The whole production is like a family, from Russell on sound and Terry on Rocky Road duties, … >

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‘It’ll Be Alright on the Night’ returns this Christmas

Griff Rhys Jones will present an all-new collection of never-seen-before outtakes from the world of TV and film next month. It’ll Be Alright on the Night is back for a one-off episode at 9pm on Wednesday 30 December on ITV. This latest edition of the long-running bloopers compilation will feature stars including Dame Helen Mirren, … >

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Win Christmas goodies with ‘Christmas with the Coopers’!

Christmas with the Coopers arrives in UK cinemas on 1 December from Entertainment One. To celebrate the release, we’ve got sets of Christmas with the Coopers goodies (including an advent calendar and a DIY Christmas tree with mini baubles and fairy lights) to give away to five of our Twitter followers! For a chance to … >

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No laughing matter: Black comedy on TV in 2015

You wait 19 years for a replacement to the much-loved black comedy series The Real McCoy (last broadcast in 1996) then, a bit like waiting for a bus, they all come along at once!  That was the situation TV viewers had at the beginning of November as ITV2 broadcast not one but four brand new … >

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Watch first clip from Russell Howard’s BBC Two comedy ‘A Gert Lush Christmas’

The first clip has been released for Russell Howard’s comedy-drama A Gert Lush Christmas. The one-off special is written by Howard with fellow stand-up Steve Williams (Michael McCintyre’s Comedy Roadshow). Alongside Russell Howard, A Gert Lush Christmas also stars Neil Morrissey (Men Behaving Badly), Greg Davies (Man Down), Sophie Thompson (EastEnders) and his sister Kerry … >

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Win ‘Hot Pursuit′ on Blu-ray™!

Comedy duos don’t come much funnier than Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara who are on the run in Hot Pursuit. > Buy Hot Pursuit on Amazon. It’s nearly time to join their escape as they adventure through Texas and with Hot Pursuit released on Blu-ray and DVD from Monday 23 November, we’ve got Blu-rays to … >

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