Taskmaster

Taskmaster Series 18 start date confirmed

The contestants for Taskmaster Series 18 are Babatunde Aléshé, Jack Dee, Rosie Jones, Emma Sidi & Andy Zaltzman.  News has landed that the mighty Taskmaster returns imminently for its 18th series. The popular celebrity challenge show, lorded over by Greg Davies, with little Alex Horne, is back at Channel 4 on September 12th. The new run … >

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Taskmaster Series 18 lineup announced

Five more victims contestants face the judgment of the Taskmaster.  With series 17 wrapped, the mighty Taskmaster juggernaut is already rolling on towards its 18th run. Channel 4 has announced the lineup and it’s the usual mix of comics and famous faces. They are… ●  Comedian, host of The Bugle Podcast and cricket statistician Andy … >

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Bad Move, starring Jack Dee, gets series 2 order

ITV is clearly happy with the sitcom Bad Move, starring Jack Dee, as it’s announced that a second series of the show has now been ordered. The first series debuted in an 8pm slot on Wednesday nights, and gave ITV a welcome hit. The series is penned by Dee and Pete Sinclair, and co-stars Kerry … >

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ITV orders new Jack Dee sitcom ‘Bad Move’

ITV has announced the commission of a new comedy series written by Jack Dee and Pete Sinclair. The single camera scripted comedy stars Dee as Steve alongside Kerry Godliman as his wife Nicky. Jack Dee commented: “This is a comedy about the grass always being greener on the other side of the fence – until you jump … >

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Channel 4’s new satirical comedy ‘Power Monkeys’ will be made in one day

Jack Dee and Claire Skinner will lead the cast of Power Monkeys, a new scripted comedy that will be made and aired in one day. Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin (Outnumbered, Drop the Dead Donkey) return to Channel 4 following the success of their 2015 election comedy Ballot Monkeys. Power Monkeys will lampoon the fictional communications and social media ‘experts’ on both … >

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BBC Three orders second season of ‘Josh’

Josh Widdicombe’s BBC Three sitcom Josh will return for a new six-part season next year. Written by Widdicombe with Tom Craine, the comedy series follows Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie Edmondson as Kate – living in a flatshare. Josh Widdicombe commented: “Writing and making Josh was the best job … >

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‘Josh’ trailer: Josh Widdicombe’s new BBC Three sitcom

BBC Three has released a trailer for Josh Widdicombe’s new flatshare comedy, Josh. Written by Josh Widdicombe and Tom Craine (Live At The Electric), the six 30-minute episodes will follow Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie Edmondson as Kate – living in a flatshare. Jack Dee will play the trio’s … >

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BBC Three orders Josh Widdicombe sitcom ‘Josh’

Josh Widdicombe and Jack Dee will star in Josh, a new flatshare comedy for BBC Three. BBC Three’s Channel Editor, Sam Bickley, announced the commission of today. Written by Josh Widdicombe and Tom Craine (Live At The Electric), the six 30-minute episodes will follow Josh and two mates – Elis James as Owen and Beattie … >

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