ITV has announced that Jonathan Ross will host the 2009 British Comedy Awards which will be broadcast on ITV1 later this year.
Celebrating its 20th year, Britain’s best-loved comedy awards ceremony enjoys a renowned reputation for providing riotous and unpredictable viewing in the presence of an international array of the biggest names in entertainment, showcasing some of the most outrageous, successful and hilarious comedy moments of the year.
Jonathan says ‘I’m delighted – it’s the most prestigious awards show in the world. Obama may have a Nobel Prize. But he’s not even in the running for Best Entertainment personality. It’s that prestigious.’ (more…)
Mock The Week, BBC Two’s satirical panel show has been commissioned for a further two series.
The acclaimed show combines the best elements of a panel show, with stand-up and improvised games featuring two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at the news and world events.
Dara O’Briain returns as host and each week will be joined by panel members made up of top satirical comedians, established stars and exciting new talent from the best of the stand-up circuit.
Janice Hadlow, Controller BBC Two, said: “Mock The Week is a major part of the BBC Two schedule, regularly delivering wit and energy to an enthusiastic audience. This two series commitment shows just how much we value it.”
After seven successful series, regular panellist Frankie Boyle will not be returning to the show due to other television commitments.
The BBC, Hat Trick Productions and Showtime announced today the commission of Episodes, a six-part series from the highly acclaimed writing partnership of David Crane (Friends) and Jeffrey Klarik (Mad About You), for transmission next year on BBC Two.
Episodes is the story of a British couple who try to recreate their UK comedy hit for American TV with disastrous results, and features Matt LeBlanc playing himself.
Jimmy Mulville of Hat Trick Productions comments: “These are some of the best scripts I’ve read in a long time by two writers at the top of their game. To have the opportunity to make a show with David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik, with Matt LeBlanc playing a hilarious version of himself, and then to make that show for both Showtime and the BBC, whose combined portfolios of comedy are second to none, is both a thrill and a great privilege.
Episodes promises to be one of the great comedy treats for 2010.”
Episodes will shoot next year in London and Los Angeles for BBC Two and Showtime.
Russell Howard is to make his BBC Three debut with a brand new topical show. “Russell Howard’s Good News” will be put together each week on the brink of transmission and audiences can expect to see the Mock The Week star offer his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.
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ITV has announced that Jonathan Ross will host the 2009 British Comedy Awards which will be broadcast on ITV1 later this year.
Mock The Week, BBC Two’s satirical panel show has been commissioned for a further two series.
The BBC, Hat Trick Productions and Showtime announced today the commission of Episodes, a six-part series from the highly acclaimed writing partnership of David Crane (Friends) and Jeffrey Klarik (Mad About You), for transmission next year on BBC Two.
