Expect neighbourly squabbles, domestic and inter-generational differences in Only Child, all told through the lens of Richard and Ken’s comedic father-son relationship. With the show set to debut on 21st November, the BBC have shared a trailer for its new inter-generational comedy. Only Child stars Greg McHugh (Gullt) alongside comedy legend Gregor Fisher (Rab C. … >
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out is a new retrospective documentary on Jennifer Saunders’ beloved comedy. The two-hour special will reunite the show’s stars for the first time since its 2016 big screen outing. Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks will look back at the show’s production. They’ll also pay tribute to much-missed Dame … >
The Austin Powers and Wayne’s World star is back with a six-part series for the streamer. The Pentaverate is a new Netflix comedy series starring Mike Myers which we first mentioned last year. Further to our previous report the comic – who’s created and executive produced the show – now appears in eight different roles! … >
Mike Myers’s Netflix comedy series is confirmed as The Pentaverate and cast details are confirmed Thanks to Variety, we now have cast details (and a confirmed name) for The Pentaverate, a Mike Myers (Saturday Night Live, Wayne’s World, Shrek, Austin Powers) creation coming to Netflix. It’s a not unexpected crazy plot: …five men have been working to influence world … >
BBC One has announced a brand new sitcom, which will have Harry Hill in the lead role and Jennifer Saunders playing his mother. The series is being developed under a simple title – The Harry Hill Sitcom – which makes us think that it will centre on the idea of Hill playing a fictionalised version of … >
Work continues on the new reboot of The Moomins, that’s set to arrive on our screens in 2019. It’ll be a CG take on the original stop-frame production, and 13 22-minute episodes have been ordered and are being worked on. Already lending their voices to the show are Rosamund Pike, Kate Winslet, Taron Egerton, Will … >
Sherlock actor, co-creator and writer Mark Gatiss has a role in the upcoming Ab Fab movie. Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are back as Edina and Patsy in the long-awaited feature film, alongside the rest of the original cast, including Julia Sawalha as Saffy, Jane Horrocks as Bubble, Kathy Burke as Magda, Celia Imrie as Claudia Bing … >
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 … >
The UK release date for next year’s Absolutely Fabulous film has been confirmed. The seven-week shoot recently wrapped on location in the UK and the south of France. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie will arrive in UK cinemas on Friday 1 July 2016. > Buy the complete Absolutely Fabulous box set on Amazon. Jennifer Saunders and … >
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 … >