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Naomi Clarke

INSANE: Bad education and detectorists get specials as bbc announces comedy investment | Rare Historical Photos

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The BBC has announced a host of new comedy programming as it promises to invest an extra £10 million into the genre over the next two years.

It comes as the broadcaster shared its plans for the future of comedy on the Beeb – and pledged to double the number of half-hour pilot episodes it makes.

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