BCG Daily Wednesday 6th October 2010
Press clippings
Norman Wisdom: A fond Farewell to the fall guy
Roger Lewis pays tribute to Norman Wisdom, whose physical comedy provided a last link with the music hall era - and earned him hero status in Albania.
Roger Lewis, The Telegraph, 6th October 2010A British comedy invasion
Telegraph Expat talks to comedians Stephen Frost and Neil Mullarkey about why they enjoy performing abroad.
Leah Hyslop, The Telegraph, 6th October 2010Interview: Mark Gatiss, actor and writer
Mark Gatiss is everywhere this month, but he found time to speak about his acting, writing and the maxim that keeps us all on tenterhooks.
Lee Randall, The Scotsman, 6th October 2010Robert Lindsay gets raunchy as he returns to the stage
As the star of popular sitcom My Family, Robert Lindsay is famous as long-suffering patriarch Ben Harper. But as the award-winning actor returns to the London stage again, younger fans may be in for a bit of shock at his latest role.
Daily Mail, 6th October 2010Does this seem familiar? Ask Rhod Gilbert...
When BBC One launched Ask Rhod Gilbert last week, it seemed to offer a new take on the panel-show format. But viewers have been quick to point out that the show bears a remarkable similarity to another programme... BBC Northern Ireland's Great Unanswered Questions.
Chortle, 6th October 2010Khorsandi receives doctorate from Winchester University
Comedian Shappi Khorsandi will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Winchester at a graduation ceremony in the cathedral on October 22.
Hampshire Chronicle, 6th October 2010The Inbetweeners 3.4 review
It's often mentioned that The Inbetweeners could theoretically continue past sixth form and into university, and "The Trip To Warwick" was an episode where writers Damon Beesley and Iain Morris gave fans a glimpse of what a uni-based version of this comedy might resemble. The answer: hilarious.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 6th October 2010Best Father Ted Episode Ever Vote
Vote for your favourite episode now - we'll be playing your pick on Boxing Day in our Father Ted night.
Channel 4, 6th October 2010Keith Farnan interview
'Oh my God, what have I done?' thought comedian Keith Farnan shortly after jacking in his career as a lawyer.
Brian Boyd, The Irish Times, 6th October 2010Tommy Tiernan interview
Perrier Award winner Tommy Tierman has yet to make the same sort of transition to TV fame and fortune as other past winners. But the Irish comedian says that's just the way he likes it...
Dave Freak, Wales Online, 6th October 2010Today's comics don't know what real humour is
British comedy: Smug, scornful and obsessed with sex and flatulence, today's comics don't know what real humour is.
Quentin Letts, Daily Mail, 6th October 2010Zoe Lyons interview
An interview with stand-up Zoe Lyons.
BBC Comedy, 6th October 2010Interview with co-writer Iain Morris
"Both Damon and I try to draw the characters from real life, I identify with Will."
Hartley Pool, Chortle, 6th October 2010TV & radio
5:15pm25 min
Scoop
Series 2, Episode 3 - You Are Feeling Very SneakyMax has had enough of Hacker's practical jokes and sends him to a pet therapist.
5:45pm25 min
Bear Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 1 - Hero to ZeroOn the day that Uncle Rupert is coming to tea, and Aunt Barbara wants the block of flats spotless, Crazy Keith tries out his new invention - a machine which gives Nev and Keith superhero powers.
10pm45 min
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 1, Episode 3Today's guests are Blur's iconic bass player Alex James, and stand-up comedians Stephen K Amos and Andrew Maxwell.
10:45pm30 min
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 2Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.
11pm15 min
Ida Barr - Artificial Hip Hop
Episode 2 - ChoiceMusic hall singer Ida Barr investigates the theme of 'choice' blending together music-hall and hip-hop.
11:15pm15 min
A Series Of Psychotic Episodes
Series 2, Episode 2Edward the Hamster makes a friend, and Sweep has an interesting story about his life before he met Sooty.
Midnight30 min
One Non Blonde: Down Under
Episode 3Didio meets Tony Kokshoorn, the mayor of Greymoth. Titchy meets an expert in traditional Maori instruments and records a music video for his/her track, Original Haka. Pammy goes on a sample tour around a vineyard.