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Updated every 24 hours, BCG Daily is our guide to the key comedy stories, interesting links and good videos that crop up each day. Never miss a thing.
Tuesday 18th June 2013
Lots of things appeared on Tuesday...
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Birds Of A Feather is back Read After a 15 year break, Birds Of A Feather is coming back to TV... but this time it'll be on ITV. The channel has ordered 8 episodes. |
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Michael McIntyre is working on new entertainment show mixing stand-up, guests, studio games & external VT. Read |
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David Baddiel is working on Sit.com, a Channel 4 sitcom pilot about a technology-addicted family. Read |
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Mummy's Boys - a new sitcom pilot Mummy's Boys, a sitcom about two men who must look after their younger brother after their mum dies, is to be piloted. Read |
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ITV2's comic challenge show Fake Reaction will return for a second series in early 2014. Read |
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Katherine Ryan gets death threats Stand-up comic Katherine Ryan has received death threats after see delivered a joke on Mock The Week which mentioned Filipinos. Chortle |
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Video: Horrible Histories do Grease The Horrible Histories gang borrow from the musical Grease to sing a song about transportation. Watch |
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Here is last night's improvised comedy advert break, which was broadcast live on Comedy Central. Is it the future of advertising? Probably not, but nice to try it. Watch |
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BBC Three's Summer comedy trailer - a peak at Boom Town, Badults, Bad Education and The Revolution Will Be Televised. Watch |
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A TV reunion for sketch show Absolutely is on the cards after the gang's one-off performance for Radio 4's Sketchorama. Daily Record |
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Barry Cryer doesn't like Vicious Barry Cryer is not a fan of ITV sitcom Vicious. "It was insult, insult, insult every other line. You don't believe in them". The Guardian |
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BBC Comedy is to develop an internet experience to run alongside Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's new comedy, Inside No. 9. BBC Blogs |
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TV Catch-Up
Catch up on these new TV episodes from Tuesday's schedule...
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This week, Nick, Rickie and Melvin are joined by The Saturdays' Una Healy, TV host Rick Edwards and comedian James Acaster. |
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The surprising identity of Britain's top-scoring footballer is revealed, things get ridiculous on Germany's version of Historical Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, a Celtic farmer isn't terribly keen on plans for Hadrian's Wall, and the brainy pioneers of transportation sing about their inventions. |
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Compilation of sketches from the BAFTA-award winning comedy series starring writer-performer-director Brian Limond, aka Limmy. |
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Video: Absolutely reunite
Stoneybridge! Here's footage of the team behind hit 1990s sketch show Absolutely performing Radio 4. Watch
John Lloyd podcast
In the latest edition of his podcast, Richard Herring interviews producer and writer John Lloyd. Details
Rebecca Front interview
Rebecca Front talks about being part of Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy, and her other comedy work too. Read
Eddie Izzard podcast
A great podcast interview with Eddie Izzard. The stand-up star talks about his street performing years. Listen
Ronna & Beverly love Britain
Jessica Chaffin and Jamie Denbo, who play chat show hosts Ronna & Beverly, tell us why they love Britain... Read
Alan Partridge - Alpha Papa
The trailer for the brand new Alan Partridge movie is here. Check it out. Time to get excited? Watch
Smack the Pony to return?
The Smack The Pony sketch show stars are to pitch the idea of it returning 10 years after it last aired. Read
Plebs gets 2nd series
ITV2 has ordered another series of Plebs, the sitcom series about three young men in Ancient Rome. Read
The Future of BCG
If you're a fan of this website, you might be interested to read what we've got coming up next... Read
Chris Addison sitcom
More details on Trying Again, the Sky Living series written by Chris Addison and Simon Blackwell. Read
Blandings Series 2
The BBC has ordered a 2nd series of Blandings, the comedy starring Timothy Spall and Jennifer Saunders. Read
Keith Lemon: The Film 2
Leigh Francis has confirmed he plans to make a sequel to his 2012 movie Keith Lemon: The Film. Read
Stephen Fry podcast
The full 90 minute Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast interview with Stephen Fry. Read
Arthur Lowe's sleep trick
Dad's Army star Arthur Lowe played on a sleeping condition in a cheeky bid to avoid press and fans. Read
Video: Hate gastro pubs?
A great comic song from Jonny And The Baptists explaining why gastro pubs aren't like proper pubs. Watch
Cat Laughs Festival 2013
A detailed report from The Cat Laughs in Kilkenny, Ireland. With stand-up, and a Moone Boy screening. Read
David Brent: Learn Guitar 2
The second episode of the new online video series by Ricky Gervais. Write about what you don't know. Watch
Axed Spy wins top award
Spy has won at the prestigious international Rose d'Or Awards, despite being axed by Sky1. Read
Up The Women - Series 2
Jessica Hynes's new sitcom, Up The Women, has reportedly been given a second series already. Read
Chris Addison podcast
Richard Herring's entertaining RHLSTP podcast returns for a new run. Chris Addison is the first guest. Listen
Mark Gatiss: Psychobitches
Psychobitches looks set to be one of the best comedies of the year. Here's Mark Gatiss as Joan Crawford. Watch
Andre Vincent interview
A circuit legend, Andre Vincent also helped launch much modern TV satire. Here's an interesting interview. Read
Raised By Wolves details
Caitlin Moran has revealed more details about Raised By Wolves, the new Channel 4 sitcom pilot. Read
Joan Collins joins Benidorm
Joan Collins will play a hotel high-roller called Crystal in the new sixth series of ITV holiday comedy Benidorm. Read
Alt Comedy Experience 2
Here is the line-up for the second series of The Alternative Comedy Experience - coming in 2014. Read
Wills & Kate - Pregnant
A musical sketch by double-act Haiste & Lawrence. They appear as modern royals William and Kate. Watch
Paul Daniels podcast
A great podcast interview with comic magician Paul Daniels. He has loads of stories worth hearing. Listen
Laughing Horse results
Sofie Hagen has been named the winner of the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year stand-up contest. Read
Shameless - The End
Shameless creator Paul Abbott picks his favourite episodes, and a list of Frank Gallagher's best lines too. Read