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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Rob Grant dead: Red Dwarf legend passes away suddenly as shocked stars pay tribute

Rob Grant, co-creator of the iconic British sitcom 'Red Dwarf', has died suddenly at the age of 70, prompting tributes from fellow stars and fans alike.

Feb 26 • 18:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Beloved BBC sitcom 'returning 3 years after finale' as fans spot cryptic post

Fans of the beloved BBC sitcom 'Ghosts' believe the show will return after cast members shared a mysterious video on social media.

Feb 26 • 18:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Benidorm legend fumes he's forced to sell £800K Spanish home thanks to 'gold digger'

Derren Litten, creator of the sitcom 'Benidorm', is selling his Spanish home after his divorce from actor Jake Canuso, whom he accuses of being a 'gold digger'.

Feb 26 • 09:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Where to watch the brand new Scrubs series as new episodes released

A new season of the beloved sitcom Scrubs is set to release soon, bringing back familiar characters and introducing new ones.

Feb 25 • 09:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From a 90s sitcom in Basque to appearing at the Goya Awards: the great moment of Basque actors who have always been there

Basque actors are finally receiving recognition, with nominees like José Ramón Soroiz and others highlighting the growth of Basque production.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: King of Kensington brought Canadian culture to the world

The article discusses the impact of the CBC sitcom 'King of Kensington' on Canadian culture and its portrayal of multiculturalism in Toronto during the 1970s.

Feb 24 • 19:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lee Mack reveals plans for the end of hit sitcom Not Going Out

Lee Mack shares his intention for the sitcom Not Going Out to end quietly rather than with a grand finale.

Feb 23 • 16:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Huge Netflix star completely unrecognisable in teen hit iCarly

Netflix star Gabriel Basso, known for his recent roles, was unrecognizable as a guest character in the teen sitcom iCarly from 2009.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is Érica Rivas going back to work with Flor Peña? The high-profile project that would unite the stars of Married with Children

Telefe may produce a spin-off of the hit sitcom 'Married with Children' featuring Érica Rivas and Flor Peña, focusing on content tailored for mobile consumption.

Feb 20 • 22:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Silent Witness fans only just realising BBC star appeared in 'best show ever written'

Fans of 'Silent Witness' have recently recognized Maggie Steed's surprising role in a highly acclaimed BBC sitcom.

Feb 20 • 20:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Only Fools and Horses star lifts lid on new doc as they admit 'it was torture'

Tessa Peake-Jones shares her emotional journey revisiting her role in Only Fools and Horses for a new documentary.

Feb 19 • 20:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC confirms popular Dawn French sitcom is set to return

The BBC has confirmed that the sitcom starring Dawn French, 'Can You Keep a Secret?', will return for a second series after its successful debut.

Feb 18 • 15:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Underrated sitcom 'better than Malcolm in the Middle' added to Netflix

The sitcom 'The Middle', which some claim is better than 'Malcolm in the Middle', has been added to Netflix, allowing fans to rediscover all nine seasons.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ot Ferrer, Oriol Cardona and the 'sitcom' in the Pyrenees that could give Spain a medal at the Olympics: "We are hermits; in bed by eight"

A group of Spanish mountaineering skiers including Ot Ferrer and Oriol Cardona are training in the French Pyrenees and are hopeful for Olympic medals in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 17 • 20:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC fans uncover star's 'hidden gem' series before new role

BBC fans rediscover a sitcom featuring actor Pearce Quigley as he stars in a new series called Small Prophets.

Feb 16 • 14:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Where Saved By The Bell kids are now - prison, porn scandal and tragic death

The article discusses the current lives of the original cast members of 'Saved By The Bell', touching on their diverse fates, including prison time, involvement in scandals, and a tragic death.

Feb 14 • 10:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Only Fools and Horses' iconic duo reunite 36 years after 'funniest episode ever'

Two beloved characters from the classic British sitcom 'Only Fools and Horses' have reunited, thrilling fans with a hint at a new show.

Feb 12 • 20:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

First look at new season of 'best sitcom of all time' returning after 16 years

Fans are excited about the return of the beloved sitcom 'Scrubs' after a 16-year hiatus, with a new season set to stream soon.

Feb 12 • 17:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Best TV series of all time' finds new streaming home after Netflix axe

The sitcom 'Friends' will return to UK screens in March after Netflix announced it would remove the series.

Feb 12 • 13:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Perfect' BBC sitcom fans are binge watching until 1am

Fans of the BBC sitcom 'Small Prophets' are enjoying binge-watching the show late into the night, praising its creator, Mackenzie Crook.

Feb 10 • 10:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Uncle Bryn's house from BBC's Gavin and Stacey hits the market for £210,000

Uncle Bryn's house from the popular sitcom Gavin and Stacey is now for sale, listed at £210,000.

Feb 9 • 11:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Ben Affleck reunites with 90s legends for hilarious Super Bowl commercial

Ben Affleck appeared in a Super Bowl commercial featuring several 90s sitcom stars that entertained the crowd and referenced his iconic film, Good Will Hunting.

Feb 9 • 09:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

I watch the same TV show every week and it has a 95% approval rating

The author expresses a long-standing admiration for the sitcom 'Frasier,' which has maintained a 95% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes over its lifespan.

Feb 8 • 03:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Will Smith's Fresh Prince of Bel Air house to be put up for sale for eye watering price

The iconic mansion from the 90s sitcom 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' is being listed for sale for the first time in nearly 50 years.

Jan 13 • 21:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Heartwarming' sitcom dubbed 'even funnier than Gavin and Stacey' streaming now

A groundbreaking sitcom set in Newcastle, 'Boy Meets Girl,' which showcases a romance between a younger man and an older transgender woman, is now available for streaming on Prime Video.

Jan 13 • 20:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

The Big Bang Theory: Physicists Crack Sitcom Puzzle

Physicists have been inspired by a gag from 'The Big Bang Theory' regarding fusion reactors possibly producing dark matter particles, leading to a published response in a scientific journal.

Jan 9 • 13:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Netflix quietly adds 'flawless' sitcom labelled 'one of the best ever'

Netflix has added a 'flawless' sitcom, considered one of the best ever, to its streaming platform, quickly climbing the charts to become one of its most-watched shows.

Jan 8 • 14:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC Can You Keep a Secret faces backlash as viewers slam 'awful' new series

The BBC sitcom 'Can You Keep a Secret?' featuring Dawn French and Mark Heap has received significant criticism from viewers following its premiere.

Jan 7 • 22:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Can You Keep A Secret on BBC: Start time, cast, filming locations and episode count

The article provides details about the new BBC sitcom 'Can You Keep A Secret', including its start time, cast, filming locations, and episode count.

Jan 7 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dawn French reveals why she requested new BBC show was filmed in Cornwall

Dawn French discussed her motivations for wanting her new BBC sitcom 'Can You Keep a Secret?' to be filmed in Cornwall.

Jan 6 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Benidorm star Sherrie Hewson drops huge hint about ITV show return

Sherrie Hewson hints at a potential return of the ITV sitcom Benidorm, expressing that fans miss the show daily.

Jan 6 • 13:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Bill Maher, Tim Allen criticize DEI practices hampering creative process, say sitcoms just 'got to be funny'

Bill Maher and Tim Allen discussed on Maher's podcast the negative impact they believe diversity, equity, and inclusion practices have on the creative process in sitcom production.

Jan 5 • 18:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The real Casia Vianello changes owner: here’s why Pier Silvio Berlusconi bought it

Pier Silvio Berlusconi has acquired the famous Casa Vianello, which is not the one known from the popular sitcom but a prestigious property in Segrate, from the couple's Filipino heirs.

Jan 2 • 19:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Malcolm in the Middle releases trailer for reboot - but fans have same complaint

Disney+ has released the trailer for the reboot of the sitcom 'Malcolm in the Middle,' which sees the return of the show nearly 20 years later, though fans have expressed common complaints regarding the cast.

Dec 30 • 16:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Dawn French 'didn't want another sitcom' before taking on new BBC role

Dawn French initially hesitated to take on a new sitcom role, even jokingly considering fabricating a terminal illness to avoid it, but ultimately found joy in the project.

Dec 29 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Melanie Watson, the Kathy from 'My Friend Arnold', has died

Melanie Watson, known for her childhood role as Kathy Gordon on the 1980s sitcom 'My Friend Arnold', passed away at the age of 57 following complications from a severe internal bleed.

Dec 29 • 15:13 UTC

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