BBC announce new comedy series in a bid to win back viewers after calls to ‘save’ sitcoms

TWO popular comedy stars have teamed up to record a BBC project amid calls to ‘save’ sitcoms.

The 30-minute pilot episode is said to focus on men’s friendship and mental health – although filmed, it appears no decision has been made on its future yet.

GettyActor and writer Brendan O’Carroll plays the lead role in Shedites, which has recorded a pilot episode[/caption] PABrendan is best known for playing the title character in Mrs Brown’s Boys – a show he also created[/caption]...