Channel 4 has commissioned two fast-turnaround entertainment series, fronted by Matt Lucas and Mo Gilligan.

Lucas will present Reasons To Be Cheerful with Matt Lucas, written by Harry Hill. The 6 x 30 show will explore and celebrate how the public, celebrities and even animals are entertaining themselves during the lockdown.

It is a Nit Television production, the joint venture between Hill and CPL Productions, a Red Arrow Studios company, and the executive producers are Mobashir Dar, Hill, Murray Boland and Danielle Lux.

Mo Gilligan”s All Star Happy Hour will see the stand-up comedian present a mix of sketches, viral formats and musical performances. He will also set members of the public against celebrities in a series of challenges.

The 4 x 60 show is an Expectation and Momo G Ltd co-production and the executive producers are Ben Wicks, Mo Gilligan, David Geli and Pollyanna McGirr. The series producer is Rhe-an Archibald; Toby Baker directs.

Phil Harris, head of entertainment at Channel 4 added, “It”s great to be working with Mo again – albeit in slightly different circumstances to how we imagined. We hope he, along with Matt Lucas, bring some much needed light relief to our viewers.

“I”ve been really proud of how our team, and the sector, have responded in testing times. These commissions showcase great talent, quick-thinking and bags of humour at a time when we need it most.”