Original writers Jonathan Lynn and Antony Jay will pen the new show, based on their 2010 stage production.

BBC: Yes, Prime Minister to be revived

Late-night television show host Jay Leno will be replaced by presenter Jimmy Fallon on NBC's The Tonight Show, the US network has said.

BBC: Jay Leno replaced by Jimmy Fallon at Tonight Show

Despite the disaster that was The Jay Leno Show (the comedian will return to his 11:35 p.m. perch Monday night) and a little-watched slate of original series, the network has the Olympics to thank for a seasonal ratings climb.

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