Iain Coyle News Today

Dave launches two comedy podcasts - Hypothetical spin-off with James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe, plus new format with Jordan Brookes

Rosie Jones to host a TV showcase of disabled comedy talent - Gig to be filmed for UKTVs digital platforms

Richard Ayoade to front more Question Teams - Second series ordered for the Dave channel

Hypothetical gets a fourth series - Josh Widdicombe and James Acasters panel show to return

Comedian contestants will write each shows questions TV channel Dave has ordered a full series of a new quiz show fronted by Richard Ayoade. Chortle reported back in September that the Crystal Maze host was piloting the format in which the comedian contestants also write the questions for their opponents. Now broadcaster  UKTV has confirmed eight hour-long episodes of Question Team are due to air this year. Ayoade said in typically understated manner: ‘I have agreed to be in this show and, ...

Celebs design their ideal tropical getaway Tom Allen is to front a new Dave panel show in which comedians will devise their dream desert island. In The Island, Allen will be joined by fellow comedians Kemah Bob and Jason Forbes to bring reports from the islands the guests are describing to ensure there are no unforeseen circumstances. For example, say producers Super Best Quality Video Productions, ‘You may think you want your island’s only drink to be Fanta Limon, but what happens when it ...

Keshet Productions’ non-scripted division is rebranding as Interstellar, with plans to develop a slate of factual, reality, children’s and entertainment projects, the company revealed today (May 5). The UK indie will still operate ...