BCG Daily Saturday 25th October 2014

Press clippings

Paul Merton: 10 tips for being a successful comedian

Here are Merton's top 10 tips for being a comedian.

Alison Feeney-Hart, BBC News, 25th October 2014

Men Behaving Badly reunite after 15 years

It was television's first introduction to a 'bromance.' And now, the loveable rogues of the nineties Gary and Tony have rekindled their flame as Martin Clunes and Neil Morrissey reprise their roles for a one-off comedy sketch.

Daily Mail, 25th October 2014

First look at the new Dad's Army

Like millions of couch potatoes, I'm a diehard Dad's Army fan - so why, when I heard about this big screen remake, did I feel my heart sink?

William Cook, The Spectator, 25th October 2014

Bringing Hancock's Half Hour back to life

Neil Pearson explains how he came to resurrect lost episodes of Hancock's Half Hour with its celebrated writers.

Neil Pearson, The Telegraph, 25th October 2014

Hatty Ashdown interview

Writer, actor and comedian Hatty Ashdown's debut sitcom, Give Out Girls, takes inspiration from her years of doing promotional work between acting jobs.

Georgia Snow, The Stage, 25th October 2014

Are these 12 classic comedies still funny?

They're known as "comedy gold" - but are they? Really? Our critics cast an unsentimental eye over 12 from the hall of fame.

The Guardian, 25th October 2014

James Acaster, 23rd October 2014

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing both Jack Barry and James Acaster perform their routines and look forward to seeing them again in the future, maybe with a more encouraging audience that can give this excellent comedy the platform it deserves.

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 25th October 2014

Radio Times review

Those two enfants terribles and scourges of answering machines everywhere, Ross and Russell Brand, reunite. Of course, a lot of water has flowed under many bridges since the Andrew Sachs/Radio 2 debacle.

Also coming in for a chat on the couch is another celebrity used to unflattering column inches, Lindsay Lohan, winning respectable reviews for her London stage role in Speed-the-Plow, and that nice Daniel Radcliffe. Music is provided by the Script.

Alison Graham, Radio Times, 25th October 2014

12 classic British sitcoms that should be rebooted

Some British Sitcoms are too good to be forgotten, so as filming for the Dad's Army reboot gets underway, we pick out our favourite shows that deserve some 21st century love.

Tony McGuire, Daily Record, 25th October 2014

Review: Henning Wehn at The Lowry

12 years later, Wehn may have to describe himself as a British comedian, such is his assimilation into his new homeland.

Andrew Bardsley, Bolton News, 25th October 2014

Frank Skinner on why his girlfriend won't marry him

'I've asked Cath to marry me four times but she keeps turning me down': Frank Skinner on why he can't make his girlfriend of 13 years marry him. Plus the millions he lost. The night Eric Clapton saved him from going back on the bottle.

Louise Gannon, Daily Mail, 25th October 2014

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live
11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 12, Episode 10

Josh Widdicombe is joined by Man V Food presenter Adam Richman, Silver Olympic Medallist Gail Emms, Radio 1 and 1Xtra DJ Charlie Sloth and comedian Bob Mills.

Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 3 - Cake Factory

Things turn messy when Robert invents a cake-making machine. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.

Sheffield Live
9:30pm
20 min
The Cool Beans Television Show. Copyright: Cool Beans Productions

The Cool Beans Television Show

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Home Of Original Content

This episode includes Omelette Making Masterclass, Celebrity Thumbwars with DJ Marky, Big Bassy down t'pub, a guide to DJing, an interview & live session with Bison and an almighty tribute to the wonder that is the green screen.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV
10:10pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 7, Episode 2 - Lindsay Lohan, Daniel Radcliffe, Rio Ferdinand, Russell Brand

On the sofa this week are Lindsay Lohan, Daniel Radcliffe, Rio Ferdinand and Russell Brand.

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