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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Russell Howard returns to BBC Three this spring with a brand new series of Russell Howard’s Good News. The show’s debut run was the most requested BBC Three programme on iPlayer last year, and the channel’s most successful studio-based entertainment show ever drawing in 2.5 million viewers a week.
With each episode put together just days before transmission, there’s no knowing what will feature in the first show, but the new series will see Russell turn news-junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week’s headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.
Russell Howard’s Good News is recorded in front of a live studio audience but viewers at home will have the chance to shape the news agenda by submitting stories online at www.bbc.co.uk/russellhoward (where you will also be able to view exclusive extra features) or via Twitter at www.twitter.com/bbcgoodnews. The series will run for seven weeks, followed by an hour-long best of, which will also feature previously unseen footage.
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Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Dave Gorman has announced on his blog that the BBC have decided to commission another of his Genius series.
Gorman wrote, “I said in my last post that there might be some good news to announce soon… well, here it is.
“We’ve got the go ahead to make a new series of Genius for BBC2. Which means the hunt for new geniuses is stepped up once again.”
The series transferred successfully to TV after starting life on BBC Radio 4 – a familiar route for comedy shows.
“The best way to submit ideas is via the Genius website where you can either e-mail the team or upload a video of you explaining your idea.”
The Genius website is http://www.bbc.co.uk/genius/
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
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.
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
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.
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