Victorian doctor sitcom coming to BBC Two
Written by James Wood, co-creator of the BAFTA award-winning comedy Rev, Quacks will follow the progress of four young medical pioneers fighting to make a mark on the world – beat their rivals – and save lives.
Contestants revealed for new Taskmaster series
Taskmaster’s first series saw Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe compete against each other across several ludicrous challenges – such as painting a picture of a horse while riding a horse – in an effort to be crowned the series’ winner.
Insert Name Here to return
The show, starring Sue Perkins, Richard Osman and Josh Widdicombe, has been re-commissioned by BBC Entertainment following a successful first series earlier this year.
Next Bottle Shop Comedy line-up announced
Live stand-up comedy returns to Newcastle next month with a headline appearance from Patrick Monahan.
BBC sitcom season details revealed
The season of programming will celebrate the heritage of BBC comedy with the return of some of Britain’s most iconic sitcoms alongside the launch of five brand new pilots.
Jesterval announces 2016 line-up
Shows from Paul Foot, Sofie Hagen, Stephen K Amos and Tom Binns are among the 30 that will take place over 10 days later this year.
BBC announces Getting On spin-off
Written by Jo Brand, Going Forward sees Brand return to her BAFTA-winning role as nurse Kim Wilde across three episodes which turn the spotlight on the Cinderella of the NHS; domiciliary care.
Jesting About returns
Twenty two up-and-coming acts from around the North East will perform content for the programmes over two nights at Newcastle’s Live Theatre on 22 and 23 March.
