BCG Daily Friday 15th October 2010
Press clippings
Log on watch this: Harry Hill's Little Internet Show
Our column takes you straight to the web's top videos. Today: Charlie de Rivaz on the internet-only release of the new comedy programme Harry Hill's Little Internet Show.
Charlie de Rivaz, The Telegraph, 15th October 2010Royle Family go behind the scenes for Gold specials
Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash to reveal secrets of UK's laziest family in two TV specials for digital channel Gold.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 15th October 2010The Inbetweeners - live chat: writers Beesley & Morris
Writers of the award-winning E4 sitcom will be here on Monday to answer your questions on their frequently hilarious creation.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 15th October 2010Stephen Fry admits to Sugar Puff addiction
For someone who was expelled from so many schools it's like coming full circle, said Stephen Fry about having his appearance at the festival sponsored by Dean Close School.
This is Gloucestershire, 15th October 2010Simon Pegg 'hypocrite' for writing autobiography
Simon Pegg says he's a hypocrite for writing an autobiography. The Star Trek star admits he hates all the celebrity autobiographies that come out in the run-up to Christmas.
Natalie Jamieson and Frances Cronin, BBC News, 15th October 2010Charlie Brooker: Why I'm calling time on Screen Burn
TV stars can breathe a little easier: our uniquely grumpy critic has decided to call it quits.
Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 15th October 2010Seeing what works and breaking phones
It is now under a week until the start of series three so it's about time we tried out some of the jokes to see what works and what, well, doesn't.
Tris Cotterill, BBC, 15th October 2010The News Quiz Emerges
Here's News Quiz producer Sam Bryant reading the papers in preparation for this week's writers meeting (see last week's blog). Exciting, huh?
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 15th October 2010Funny Women in 2010
Women are funny. Thats a fact. So is there really any need for an all-female comedy award? Let us know what you think.
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 15th October 2010Best sporting blog in the world
Special 1 TV, a satirical show which aired on BBC Three and the BBC Sport website during the 2010 World Cup, returns! Watch the first episode by clicking here and then read the all-new blog!
BBC Blogs, 15th October 2010Sometimes laughter is all we've got left
It isn't the BBC's business to stop comedians from causing offence, says Matthew Norman.
Matthew Norman, The Telegraph, 15th October 2010Mark Gatiss: the journey of a geek made good
Mark Gatiss, the brains behind TV's Sherlock and Doctor Who, is a man in demand. Michael Deacon met him.
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 15th October 2010Martin Freeman on turning down The Hobbit
Why Martin Freeman is doing a bizarre new Radio 3 drama - but not the biggest movie ever.
Olly Grant, The Telegraph, 15th October 2010Leading a life of laughter
A last-minute schedule change to fit in a timely celebration of the life of the late and much-loved comic British actor Norman Wisdom, who died aged 95 after succumbing to dementia.
Cate Devine, The Herald, 15th October 2010Have I Got News For You has lost its edge
The venerable satirical panel show returned with a new series on Thursday night. Our host was Benedict Cumberbatch, who may be a fine actor, but whose hosting skills didn't quite live up to the hilarity of his name.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 15th October 2010Him & Her: Episodes 4-6 review
I stopped reviewing BBC3's Him & Her after the third episode, but kept watching and promised some kind of summarising review after this week's finale... I think Him & Her showed real potential in its first two episodes, but then it began to fall apart for me; mainly because, once everything had been setup, the storylines and jokes didn't take things a step further...
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 15th October 2010PhoneShop Episode 1 review
It's like they had a basic idea worked out and then Dappy walked into a script meeting, said something stupid and urban and everyone at 4 laughed; thinking it was very post modern.
Thomas Eagles, Geeks.co.uk, 15th October 2010The Inbetweeners series 3 episode 5 review
The real skill of The Inbetweeners is making the more unlikeable sides of the boys somehow likeable. Kicking some flowers, eating toast as if it were made of heroin and ordering beer on someone else's credit card would usually be grounds for a well deserved kicking. But here, it's almost charming as Neil and Jay indulge themselves like two spoiled private schoolchildren.
Jake Laverde, Den Of Geek, 15th October 2010Filming Diary Part 2
Firstly here's a treat for you, your chance to be the first to see some photos from the new series...
Dan Clark, BBC, 15th October 2010PhoneShop: Episode 1 review
The admittedly talented comic cast manage to be consistently entertaining from the off. Unfortunately, however, the show then descends into the treatment usually associated with BBC Three's comedy output.
Jared Carnie, Last Broadcast, 15th October 2010The Furred Man
If the makers of new werewolf comedy The Furred Man are looking to bribe me into giving them a good review, they've gone the right way about it. In addition to a badge and poster, their goody bag has the welcome addition of free Haribo. Forget journalistic ethics: I'd give a Uwe Boll movie a great review if he slipped me a pack of Sour Mix with his latest based-on-a-videogame atrocity.
Matt McAllister, Totally Sci-Fi, 15th October 2010Videos
Radio
TV
TV & radio
1:45pm15 min
...At The Stand
Sarah At The Stand, Episode 3Sarah Millican is joined by Davey See, John Moloney and Gary Delaney.
5pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 3, Episode 6 - Book SquirmWhen the local library closes down, Dani reluctantly agrees to to set up the library in her house. With Sam and Jack's help, she turns it into a hip and happening reading place, but just as the mayor comes to inspect how well she's doing, the entire place starts to fall apart.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 72, Episode 4Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz. With Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Phill Jupitus and Andy Hamilton.
8:30pm30 min
9pm60 min
A Comedy Roast
Episode 4 - Davina McCallA Comedy Roast returns to celebrate the latest brave 'roastee' Davina McCall in a gala evening jam-packed with some of the country's best comic talent, and Davina's celebrity friends.
9pm60 min
Norman Wisdom: His Story
Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.
10pm30 min
The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Episode 5With Ronnie Corbett and Lucy Porter. Music from Paloma Faith.
10pm50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 5With Carol Vorderman, Myleene Klass, Russell Kane and Rufus Hound.
1:40am30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 7At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Alun Cochrane on modern technology, Zoe Lyons on vegans, Seann Walsh on Brighton and Jack Whitehall on the Royal Family and Robert Mugabe.