BCG Daily Thursday 11th March 2010
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Radio Review: Party
Do we really need another political sitcom? Yes, on the evidence of Radio 4's Party, says Elisabeth Mahoney.
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 11th March 2010David Jason signs for Five documentary
Sir David Jason has signed on for a new documentary for Five called The Show Must Go On. The programme follows the former Only Fools and Horses star as he mentors an amateur dramatic company.
Dan French, Digital Spy, 11th March 2010Adam Buxton set for 6 Music return this month
One half of Adam and Joe returning with solo 'compilation tape' show - with hopes of duo being back on air later in the year.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 11th March 2010Comedy Review: Party
There are pitfalls when comedians make theatre. Sometimes they strive too hard to be serious; sometimes (judging by the reviews of last summer's The School for Scandal), they don't strive hard enough. The 2007 If.Comedy award winner for best newcomer, Tom Basden, sweeps all such considerations aside with his new play about student politics, an idiosyncratic and highly enjoyable piece performed beautifully by a crack cast of upcoming comics.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th March 2010Lucas quits Shooting Stars quiz
Little Britain star Matt Lucas has said he will not be appearing in the new series of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer's BBC show Shooting Stars.
BBC News, 11th March 2010Harry Hill signs two-year deal with ITV
Comedian will make two more series of TV Burp and You've Been Framed in multi-million pound deal.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 11th March 2010The Now Show want to know your workplace secrets
Last week The Now Show started asking you, the good people of the internet, to contribute to its audience question. For those that don't know, each week we ask our audience a question, and read out the funniest/oddest/most damning answers at the end of the show.
Ed Morrish, BBC Comedy, 11th March 2010Laugh lines: How Garry Shandling inspired Miranda
One of the few recent laugh-out-loud sitcoms, Miranda showed a comedic shift away from the neo-naturalism of The Office and The Thick Of It.
Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 11th March 2010Video Clip: Greatest Song from a Rubbish Artist?
Here's a bit of web-exclusive fun for you: a clip filmed during the recording of Episode One. Who deserves the Lucas for Greatest Song from a Musical Artist Who is Otherwise Rubbish? Graham Linehan, James Corden and Katy Brand must decide...
BBC Comedy, 11th March 2010What We've Been Watching: The Bubble
On the face of it, the show's premise might sound a little dull and repetitive. But The Bubble is presented by the endearing and razor-sharp David Mitchell. Watching him banter with some of comedy's keenest observers and broadcasting's sharpest minds is a joy.
Laura Pledger, Radio Times, 11th March 2010QI: Quite interesting facts about water
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: the QI team examine all things watery.
Molly Oldfield and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 11th March 2010Emily Head: Nudity in Inbetweeners
Inbetweeners star Emily Head has revealed the boys will be getting naked in the new series of the show.
The Mirror, 11th March 2010League Of Their Own Review
What A League Of Their Own is lacking in sports it makes up for in laughs and, if you can stand an hour of Cordon, ALOTO is well worth a watch. For fans still mourning the loss of They Think It's All Over this could become a worthy replacement. It beats Matt Dawson (now there's a thought) and his banal Question Of Sport antics any day.
George Nott, On The Box, 11th March 2010Videos
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Laughed Off The Page
Series 2, Episode 4 - John SullivanIn this last episode of the series, Sanjeev Kohli is face to face with top comedy writer John Sullivan.
6:30pm30 min
Another Case Of Milton Jones
Series 4, Episode 2 - Mathematical Genius!Milton is a mathematical whizzkid who gets tied up in knots trying to solve the equation of the mysteriously disappearing geniuses.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 1James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.
10pm30 min
Bellamy's People
Episode 8As Gary revisits many of the people who have guided him on his tour around Bellamy's Britain, he sums up what he has learnt.
10pm50 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 3, Episode 6 - Frankie Boyle, Torvill & Dean, Lindsay Lohan, Mary J. BligeAlan is joined on the sofa by comedian Frankie Boyle who talks about his latest UK tour. Torvill and Dean chat about the Dancing on Ice tour. Lindsay Lohan drops in for a chat too. Plus Mary J. Blige performs her new single: I Am.
10pm30 min
And The Winner Is...
Series 1, Episode 3This week's guests who are nominating people, places, songs, films and every other kind of thing for an award are Richard Herring, Sarah Millican and David Walliams.
11pm30 min
Sarah Millican's Support Group
Series 1, Episode 4Sarah tackles the problems, 'My broken heart needs fixing but I've only got paper glue' and 'Tonight is the night that two become one - I'm leaving you'.