BCG Daily Thursday 30th September 2010

Yes, Minister: Sir Humphrey has all the solutions

As the classic political sitcom takes to the West End stage, Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn imagine what Sir Humphrey would make of Whitehall today.

Father Jack actor Frank Kelly joins Emmerdale

Father Ted star Frank Kelly - the comedy's foul-mouthed priest Father Jack Hackett - is joining ITV1 soap Emmerdale, producers have announced.

Jack Dee nearly makes Jedward cry on Buzzcocks

Jack Dee left X Factor twins Jedward on the brink of tears after bombarding them with insults while recording Never Mind The Buzzcocks.

Alun Cochrane interview

"I'd much rather be the funny man who doesn't tell jokes." An interview with storytelling stand-up and down-to-earth Yorkshireman Alun Cochrane.

Can Trinny and Susannah win back our hearts?

Trinny and Susannah once ruled makeover TV - will From Boom to Bust see them regain that crown?

Davina McCall to appear on 'Comedy Roast'

Davina McCall has signed up to appear on Comedy Roast next month.

Trinny & Susannah - From Boom To Bust Review

Their pilot used jokes, characters and actors from The Thick Of It, Nathan Barley and Brass Eye, with Trinny and Susannah as the protagonists (any of the fading stars in the show could have taken the role). Unless you are a big fan of these two fashion gurus (which you're probably not otherwise they would still be famous) then you should watch the aforementioned shows, which will be remembered as classic TV productions. Fashion fades only style remains.

Al Murray's first gig - introducing Harry Hill in 1994

To mark Al Murray's big London show next week at Hammersmith Apollo, his new book out and a DVD, the real Al Murray spoke to London is Funny about his Pub Landlord character's debut outing (never confused).

Past their date but by no means rotten

In recent interviews, Harry Enfield has been portraying himself as a grumpy old man, left behind somewhere in the mid-90s by a wave of cleverer, laugh-track free comedy like The Office and struggling to make a comeback. It's a little disingenuous.

Video: Behind the scenes at new E4 show PhoneShop

E4's latest comedy, PhoneShop, is set in a south London store and follows the lives of mobile sales staff as they try to get customers to upgrade and buy other accessories. The set was so convincing, members of the public kept coming in to ask for new phones.

Prince Charles blasts witless smut and cruel comedians

The mad-cap humour of The Goons has been held up by the Prince of Wales as an antidote to comics who use 'cruelty and smut' to get a laugh.

DIY Walk on the Wild Side

Above is a little look at how Walk on the Wild Side is made. Fancy having a go yourself? Could you put words in the mouth of a seagull, or a donkey? Now's your chance to find out! The Walk on the Wild Side team have made four clips available for you to download so that you can add your own voiceovers.

Ronnie Barker statue unveiled in Aylesbury by wife

A bronze statue of the late comedy legend Ronnie Barker has been unveiled in Aylesbury.

The Porridge and Two Ronnies star, who died five years ago, was born in Bedford and began his acting career in Aylesbury more than 60 years ago.

Aylesbury Vale District Council commissioned sculptor Martin Jennings to design the statue as part of its Waterside development project.

The statue was officially unveiled by Mr Barker's widow, Joy.

David Cross Talks about Todd Margaret

Comedian David Cros talks about his upcoming series that finds Todd Margaret destroying London one bad life choice at a time.

Ben Miller interview

"I have to admit. As I've got older I've really started to enjoy the travelling. It's the only time I get to myself. Sort of like a form of meditation."

Kevin Eldon interview

If you've ever seen a TV comedy program, you will almost certainly recognise the face of Kevin Eldon.