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Channel 4 announces series two of hit sketch comedy ‘Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping’

Dec 11, 2025

Channel 4 announces series two of hit sketch comedy ‘Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping’

Dec 11, 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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Dec 11, 2025

‘Ludwig’ announced as 2025 International Emmy® Winner for Comedy

Nov 27, 2025

‘Ludwig’ announced as 2025 International Emmy® Winner for Comedy

Nov 27, 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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Nov 27, 2025

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

Nov 19, 2025

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

Nov 19, 2025

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

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Nov 19, 2025

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

Nov 17, 2025

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

Nov 17, 2025

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

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Nov 17, 2025

Channel 4 announces Christmas 2025 drama ‘Dear Father Christmas’ (w/t)

Oct 10, 2025

Channel 4 announces Christmas 2025 drama ‘Dear Father Christmas’ (w/t)

Oct 10, 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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Oct 10, 2025

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

Sep 4, 2025

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

Sep 4, 2025

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

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Sep 4, 2025

New comedy series ‘Transaction’ featuring Jordan Gray and Nick Frost to air later this month

Jun 2, 2025

New comedy series ‘Transaction’ featuring Jordan Gray and Nick Frost to air later this month

Jun 2, 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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Jun 2, 2025

Filming commences on BBC One sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ with Dawn French

Mar 10, 2025

Filming commences on BBC One sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’ with Dawn French

Mar 10, 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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Mar 10, 2025

Feb 13, 2025

Mitchell & Webb return to Channel 4 with a brand new sketch show

Feb 13, 2025

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

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Feb 13, 2025

ITVX commissions comedy series ‘Transaction’ from Big Talk Studios and comedian Jordan Gray

Nov 14, 2024

ITVX commissions comedy series ‘Transaction’ from Big Talk Studios and comedian Jordan Gray

Nov 14, 2024

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

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Nov 14, 2024

Ludwig back on the case for a second series

Oct 31, 2024

Ludwig back on the case for a second series

Oct 31, 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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Oct 31, 2024

Dawn French to star in new BBC sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’

Aug 22, 2024

Dawn French to star in new BBC sitcom ‘Can You Keep a Secret?’

Aug 22, 2024

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

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Aug 22, 2024

New images released from David Mitchell’s BBC One detective series ‘Ludwig’

Aug 13, 2024

New images released from David Mitchell’s BBC One detective series ‘Ludwig’

Aug 13, 2024

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

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Aug 13, 2024

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

Jul 3, 2024

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

Jul 3, 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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Jul 3, 2024

Aileen Flanagan named as a Broadcast 2024 Hot Shot

Jun 27, 2024

Aileen Flanagan named as a Broadcast 2024 Hot Shot

Jun 27, 2024

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

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Jun 27, 2024

Jessica Gunning returns to ‘The Outlaws’ Series Three as Diane Pemberley

May 3, 2024

Jessica Gunning returns to ‘The Outlaws’ Series Three as Diane Pemberley

May 3, 2024

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

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May 3, 2024

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

Apr 23, 2024

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

Apr 23, 2024

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

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Apr 23, 2024

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

Mar 7, 2024

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

Mar 7, 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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Mar 7, 2024

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

Feb 5, 2024

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

Feb 5, 2024

The show will premiere globally on Friday 1 March.

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Feb 5, 2024

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

Jan 17, 2024

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

Jan 17, 2024

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

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Jan 17, 2024

Filming commences on David Mitchell’s BBC One comedy detective drama series ‘Ludwig’

Jan 10, 2024

Filming commences on David Mitchell’s BBC One comedy detective drama series ‘Ludwig’

Jan 10, 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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Jan 10, 2024

Freya Judd and Anya Wilson named as a Broadcast 2023 Hot Shots

Jul 27, 2023

Freya Judd and Anya Wilson named as a Broadcast 2023 Hot Shots

Jul 27, 2023

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

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Jul 27, 2023

New detective comedy ‘Ludwig’ starring David Mitchell announced by the BBC

May 24, 2023

New detective comedy ‘Ludwig’ starring David Mitchell announced by the BBC

May 24, 2023

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

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May 24, 2023

Stephen Merchant’s ‘The Outlaws’ returns for a third round of community service

May 9, 2023

Stephen Merchant’s ‘The Outlaws’ returns for a third round of community service

May 9, 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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May 9, 2023

Double win for ‘The Outlaws’ at the RTS West of England Awards 2023

Apr 25, 2023

Double win for ‘The Outlaws’ at the RTS West of England Awards 2023

Apr 25, 2023

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

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Apr 25, 2023

Big Talk Productions to rebrand as Big Talk Studios

Apr 24, 2023

Big Talk Productions to rebrand as Big Talk Studios

Apr 24, 2023

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

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Apr 24, 2023

Allan “Seapa” Mustafa wins Best Performance in a Comedy at the RTS North West Awards 2022

Oct 28, 2022

Allan “Seapa” Mustafa wins Best Performance in a Comedy at the RTS North West Awards 2022

Oct 28, 2022

The award for Peacock was announced at a ceremony in Manchester on Saturday 26 November.

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Oct 28, 2022

Michaela Watkins & Dan Bakkedahl cast in new Freevee comedy series ‘Dinner With The Parents’

Sep 29, 2022

Michaela Watkins & Dan Bakkedahl cast in new Freevee comedy series ‘Dinner With The Parents’

Sep 29, 2022

The series is a US remake of the award-winning Channel 4 comedy series Friday Night Dinner.

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Sep 29, 2022

May 6, 2022

First look at ‘The Outlaws’ Series 2

May 6, 2022

The first series of The Outlaws was BBC’s biggest comedy launch of 2021 and has been streamed 11m times on BBC iPlayer.

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May 6, 2022

Apple announces new untitled Noel Fielding comedy-adventure series from Big Talk

Apr 12, 2022

Apple announces new untitled Noel Fielding comedy-adventure series from Big Talk

Apr 12, 2022

Fielding will star as ‘Dick Turpin,’ the legendary British highwayman.

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Apr 12, 2022

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