“If you’re not prepared to let it go for a series, then don’t start and break everybody’s hearts.”
Read moreBen Elton looks back on Live from Planet Earth
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Vale: Rik Mayall
Anarchic UK comedian Rik Mayall, best known for The Young Ones, has died aged 56.
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Jonathan Creek
Three years after last gracing our screens Alan Davies returns for a case with some British star power.
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Problems
The title doesn’t sound particularly funny but Sam Simmons’ view of the world is absurdist enough to work.
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Bitten by the shutter bug
Andrew Günsberg never expected to be working on the ABC, but he can’t wipe the smile off his face as both host and judge of Photo Finish.
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Sorry Chris Lilley, Stephen Fry is back.
ABC1 restores its universe and decides Qi won’t be bumped for a repeat of Angry Boys.
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Axed: Ben Elton Live from Planet Earth
Updated: Channel Nine has axed Ben Elton Live from Planet Earth conceding “it has not found the audience we had hoped for.”
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Ben Elton for new Nine comedy
Updated: Ben Elton will be host, writer and producer of a new live comedy series for Nine in 2011.
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Ben Elton in FremantleMedia deal
UK comedian and writer Ben Elton has signed with FremantleMedia Australia to develop entertainment projects for the Australian market.
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The Inbetweeners
These four boys are so hopelessly endearing that it’s impossible not to fall for their British charms. But at just 6 eps a series you’ll need to be quick.
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Alexei Sayle for Q & A
Blimey. Alexei Sayle will join Tony Jones on Q & A next Thursday.
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