BCG Daily Wednesday 17th February 2010

Press clippings

Sense of humour failure as BBC boycotts its own comedy

ITV and Sky agree to contribute to new series - but Corporation refuses.

Ian Burrell, The Independent, 17th February 2010

Lucy Davis carves out a fine career

The Office actress speaks about her new role in comedy Married Single Other and the advantages of pulling off an American accent.

Sharon Lougher, Metro, 17th February 2010

BBC forbids news presenters from going on The Bubble

The BBC has forbidden its news presenters from appearing on one of its own comedy shows over concerns viewers could become confused.

The Telegraph, 17th February 2010

Sorry! or Good Life: which sitcoms would you want back?

Some themes from classic 1970s and 1980s comedies would work well if they were updated for the noughties.

Tim Lusher, The Guardian, 17th February 2010

Video: Peter Kay calls Liam Gallagher a knobhead

Peter Kay branded Liam Gallagher a 'knobhead' at last night's Brit Awards.

NOW Magazine, 17th February 2010

Peter Kay's Liam Gallagher 'knobhead' insult wins fans

A Facebook group has been set up hailing Peter Kay as "legendary" for calling Liam Gallagher a "knobhead" at last night's Brits.

Metro, 17th February 2010

Ricky Gervais Show a little sketchy

The static nature of three talking heads (even in cartoon form) is dull, and the intermittent non-studio interstitials used to illustrate the discussion fail to provide enough of a change.

Randee Dawn, Hollywood Reporter, 17th February 2010

Voters know me from Gavin and Stacey, says Prescott

Former deputy PM John Prescott says his appearance on hit BBC show Gavin and Stacey did more for his political profile than 40 years of campaigning.

BBC, 17th February 2010

Radio 4 to air newly found Morecambe & Wise recordings

An unheard treasure trove of vintage recordings by comedy greats Morecambe and Wise is to be aired for the first time by Radio 4, it was announced today.

Anthony Barnes, The Independent, 17th February 2010

Yes, Prime Minister on stage

The writers of Yes, Prime Minister discuss the stage version of their long-running series.

Jasper Rees, The Telegraph, 17th February 2010

Lost tapes of Morecambe and Wise found in garage

For more than half a century they were lost to the world - recordings of Morecambe and Wise at the very beginning of their broadcasting career. But when Wise's widow Doreen decided to clear out her garage before moving house, she found comedy treasure. Here is an exclusive preview of some of the material.

Daily Mail, 17th February 2010