12 April 2017 TV Shows To Watch Instead Of Game Of Thrones

7. Great News - Season 1

Great News TV
NBC

A new NBC sitcom might not sound like something to get too excited over these days, with the Peacock a long way removed from its comedy heyday, but when it comes from the genius minds behind 30 Rock then it's time to take notice.

Tina Fey and Robert Carlock (who also created Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) are executive producing the series, which has been created and written by Tracey Wigfield. Although not a household name like Fey, she did work as a lead writer on 30 Rock, including penning the superb series finale.

For her first TV show as creator, Great News will take place in the world of TV news, with an upcoming producer having to deal with her mother working as a new intern.

There's a solid cast, including Briga Heelan and Andrea Martin, and early reviews have been promising. If it's even in the same realm as 30 Rock comedy wise, it could be pretty great.

Premiere Date: April 25

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.