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BBC One Orders ‘All Together Now’ Celebrity Special

BBC One has ordered a one-off celebrity special of their hit Saturday night series All Together Now. The special, All Together Now Celebrities, will see famous faces from a range of backgrounds will be on a mission to wow television’s largest judging panel, The 100, with performances so compelling they just have to join in. The more of The 100 that stand up and sing along, the higher the score and the closer they are to being crowned winner.

Channel 5 Renews ‘How The Other Half Lives’, Orders New Eamonn & Ruth Series ‘How To Get A Good Sleep’

Channel 5 has renewed their Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Lnagsford fronted super-rich series How The Other Half Lives for a five episode fifth season and two-part Las Vegas Christmas special. Additionally, the broadcaster has given the green-light to How To Get A Good Sleep, a new two episode series fronted by the TV couple. Both series hails from Spun Gold Television. Joining Spun Gold on How To Get A Good Sleep is Motion Content Group.

Tom Brittney Set As New Co-Lead In ITV’s ‘Grantchester’

Grantchester has found its new Vicar. Tom Brittney (Outlander, Call the Midwife) has been set as the new co-lead in the ITV period drama. He replaces original star James Norton, who is exiting during the upcoming fourth season. "I am beyond excited. From the moment I heard about the role of Will Davenport, it was something I wanted more than anything", Tom Brittney said. "It’s a real honour to be joining such a wonderful series, with such a loyal fan base."

Bryncoed Options TV Rights To Ian Sansom’s ‘The County Guides’ Series

Bryncoed Productions has optioned TV drama rights to Ian Sansom's The County Guides series of novels. So far four such novels have been published, but the series is expected to span forty-four books by the time it is finished. The adaptation, which will be known as The County Guides To Murder, will be a multi-part television series. Steve Thompson (Sherlock, Doctor Who) is on-board to to adapt the books. The series follows the idiosyncratic Swanton Morley, aka the People’s Professor, who is compiling a series of guides of the counties of England. Unfortunately, mysterious murders keep getting in the way of his academic endeavours.

‘Michael McIntyre’s Big Show’ Renewed For Extended Fourth Season At BBC One

BBC One has renewed Saturday night entertainment series Michael McIntyre's Big Show for a fourth season. Eight episodes have been ordered for second four, up from the six episodes for the show's first three seasons. Season four is expected to air later this year. "Michael’s Big Show is always a big treat on BBC One and this one promises to be bigger and better than ever", said Kate Phillips, the BBC's Controller of Entertainment Commissioning. "I’m looking forward to more brilliant stand up and stand out games. ”

Channel 4 Acquires Sony’s ‘Community’ For All 4 VOD Service

Channel 4 has acquired VOD rights to cult comedy series Community from international distributor Sony Pictures Television with plans to make all six seasons available on their VOD platform All 4 this summer. The "first few" seasons will be available on Monday July 23rd, with subsequent seasons being made available in August.