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ITV Studios announces the return of the Disabled Writers in Development Programme
5 May 2026
ITV Studios announces the return of the Disabled Writers in Development Programme
5 May 2026

The programme aims to expand and elevate the talent pool of Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent writers.

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5 May 2026
First look at series two of award-winning detective comedy ‘Ludwig’
15 April 2026
First look at series two of award-winning detective comedy ‘Ludwig’
15 April 2026

Joining David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin are Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford as series regulars.

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15 April 2026
BBC reveals casting and first look at ‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾’
14 April 2026
BBC reveals casting and first look at ‘The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾’
14 April 2026

The BBC has released a first-look picture and announced casting for The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾, as filming begins on the new series for BBC iPlayer and BBC One.

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14 April 2026
BBC recommissions ‘Can You Keep A Secret?’ for a second series after launch episode racks up 5.3 million viewers
18 February 2026
BBC recommissions ‘Can You Keep A Secret?’ for a second series after launch episode racks up 5.3 million viewers
18 February 2026

Dawn French returns, alongside Mark Heap, Craig Roberts, and Mandip Gill.

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18 February 2026
Channel 4 announces series two of hit sketch comedy ‘Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping’
11 December 2025
Channel 4 announces series two of hit sketch comedy ‘Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping’
11 December 2025

Series one of the show saw David Mitchell and Robert Webb’s long-awaited return to Channel 4 and marked a bold return to British sketch comedy.

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11 December 2025
‘Ludwig’ announced as 2025 International Emmy® Winner for Comedy
27 November 2025
‘Ludwig’ announced as 2025 International Emmy® Winner for Comedy
27 November 2025

The hit BBC series starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin was awarded the prize at a ceremony on 24 November in New York City.

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27 November 2025
BBC releases first look at new Dawn French sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’
19 November 2025
BBC releases first look at new Dawn French sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’
19 November 2025

Featuring an all-star cast, the show premieres on BBC iPlayer and BBC One in early 2026.

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19 November 2025
BBC commissions David Nicholls adaptation of ‘The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾’
17 November 2025
BBC commissions David Nicholls adaptation of ‘The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾’
17 November 2025

The adaptation marks the return of an iconic British character to our screens.

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17 November 2025
Channel 4 announces Christmas 2025 drama ‘Dear Father Christmas’ (w/t)
10 October 2025
Channel 4 announces Christmas 2025 drama ‘Dear Father Christmas’ (w/t)
10 October 2025

Lenny Rush, James Buckley, Greg Davies, Asim Chaudhry, Rochenda Sandall, Ele Mackenzie, Stephen Fry, Hannah Fry, Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Jason Fox join the cast.

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10 October 2025
Filming commences on series two of David Mitchell’s smash hit award-winning BBC comedy detective series ‘Ludwig’
4 September 2025
Filming commences on series two of David Mitchell’s smash hit award-winning BBC comedy detective series ‘Ludwig’
4 September 2025

Joining David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin are Mark Bonnar and Sian Clifford as series regulars.

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4 September 2025
New comedy series ‘Transaction’ featuring Jordan Gray and Nick Frost to air later this month
2 June 2025
New comedy series ‘Transaction’ featuring Jordan Gray and Nick Frost to air later this month
2 June 2025

The brand new comedy series, which will air on ITVX and ITV2, will also star Doon Mackichan, Thomas Gray, Francesca Mills and Kayla Meikle.

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2 June 2025
Filming commences on BBC One sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ with Dawn French
10 March 2025
Filming commences on BBC One sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ with Dawn French
10 March 2025

Dawn plays widow Debbie Fendon – granny, lawn bowler, tinpot dictator – who will stop at nothing to make sure her family’s protected.

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10 March 2025
Mitchell & Webb return to Channel 4 with a brand new sketch show
13 February 2025
Mitchell & Webb return to Channel 4 with a brand new sketch show
13 February 2025

The new series sees them teaming up with the next generation of comedy writers and performers.

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13 February 2025
ITVX commissions comedy series ‘Transaction’ from Big Talk Studios and comedian Jordan Gray
14 November 2024
ITVX commissions comedy series ‘Transaction’ from Big Talk Studios and comedian Jordan Gray
14 November 2024

Transaction promises to be a colourful and noisy comedy from writer-performer Gray.

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14 November 2024
Ludwig back on the case for a second series
31 October 2024
Ludwig back on the case for a second series
31 October 2024

Starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Taylor, the BBC’s biggest new scripted show since 2022 is set to return.

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31 October 2024
Dawn French to star in new BBC sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’
22 August 2024
Dawn French to star in new BBC sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’
22 August 2024

The new six-part series, also starring Mark Heap, was announced today at the Edinburgh TV Festival’s Spotlight.

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22 August 2024
New images released from David Mitchell’s BBC One detective series ‘Ludwig’
13 August 2024
New images released from David Mitchell’s BBC One detective series ‘Ludwig’
13 August 2024

The ‘case-of-the-week’ comedy-drama also stars Anna Maxwell Martin.

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13 August 2024
Apple TV+ announces second season for ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ starring Noel Fielding
3 July 2024
Apple TV+ announces second season for ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’ starring Noel Fielding
3 July 2024

Season two promises another round of fantastical adventures for Dick Turpin with a host of great British comedy talent to star.

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3 July 2024
Aileen Flanagan named as a Broadcast 2024 Hot Shot
27 June 2024
Aileen Flanagan named as a Broadcast 2024 Hot Shot
27 June 2024

Aileen, Big Talk’s Production and Business Affairs Coordinator, was named in the production managers group.

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27 June 2024
Jessica Gunning returns to ‘The Outlaws’ Series Three as Diane Pemberley
3 May 2024
Jessica Gunning returns to ‘The Outlaws’ Series Three as Diane Pemberley
3 May 2024

The show airs on BBC One on Thursday 30 May, with all episodes on BBC iPlayer.

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3 May 2024
New pictures released ahead of Series 3 of Stephen Merchant’s critically acclaimed BBC comedy-drama ‘The Outlaws’
23 April 2024
New pictures released ahead of Series 3 of Stephen Merchant’s critically acclaimed BBC comedy-drama ‘The Outlaws’
23 April 2024

The gang is back… the show returns to BBC One and BBC iPlayer in May.

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23 April 2024
Amazon Freevee to premiere new comedy series ‘Dinner with the Parents’ on 18 April
7 March 2024
Amazon Freevee to premiere new comedy series ‘Dinner with the Parents’ on 18 April
7 March 2024

The series features an all-star cast including Michaela Watkins, Dan Bakkedahl, Carol Kane, Henry Hall, Daniel Thrasher, and Jon Glaser.

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7 March 2024
Apple TV+ debuts trailer for Noel Fielding-led comedy ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’
5 February 2024
Apple TV+ debuts trailer for Noel Fielding-led comedy ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’
5 February 2024

The show will premiere globally on Friday 1 March.

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5 February 2024
Apple TV+ sets 1 March global premiere for new Noel Fielding-led comedy ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’
17 January 2024
Apple TV+ sets 1 March global premiere for new Noel Fielding-led comedy ‘The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin’
17 January 2024

The show will premiere with its first two episodes, with Fielding as the legendary highwayman.

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17 January 2024
Filming commences on David Mitchell’s BBC One comedy detective drama series ‘Ludwig’
10 January 2024
Filming commences on David Mitchell’s BBC One comedy detective drama series ‘Ludwig’
10 January 2024

David Mitchell is returning to the BBC following his and comedy partner Robert Webb’s work with Big Talk on Channel 4’s Back.

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10 January 2024
Freya Judd and Anya Wilson named as a Broadcast 2023 Hot Shots
27 July 2023
Freya Judd and Anya Wilson named as a Broadcast 2023 Hot Shots
27 July 2023

Freya and Anya were both named in the development producers group.

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27 July 2023
New detective comedy ‘Ludwig’ starring David Mitchell announced by the BBC
24 May 2023
New detective comedy ‘Ludwig’ starring David Mitchell announced by the BBC
24 May 2023

The series was unveiled by BBC Comedy Director Jon Petrie at the BBC Comedy Festival in Cardiff.

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24 May 2023
Stephen Merchant’s ‘The Outlaws’ returns for a third round of community service
9 May 2023
Stephen Merchant’s ‘The Outlaws’ returns for a third round of community service
9 May 2023

The BBC and Amazon Studios announce a third series of Stephen Merchant’s The Outlaws from Big Talk and Four Eyes.

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9 May 2023
Double win for ‘The Outlaws’ at the RTS West of England Awards 2023
25 April 2023
Double win for ‘The Outlaws’ at the RTS West of England Awards 2023
25 April 2023

The series was recognised in the Scripted Production and Director categories at the ceremony on Sunday.

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25 April 2023
Big Talk Productions to rebrand as Big Talk Studios
24 April 2023
Big Talk Productions to rebrand as Big Talk Studios
24 April 2023

Big Talk Productions announced today that it has rebranded to Big Talk Studios.

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24 April 2023
Broadcast Best Places to Work in TV 2022

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