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BCG Daily Sunday 31st October 2010

Press clippings

Amos: I don't want to be labelled "the black gay comic"

The standup talks about coming out, the shortage of black performers on TV and why he's playing his mum.

Stephanie Merritt, The Observer, 31st October 2010

Don't tell me what I feel about sex, Mr Fry

Stephen Fry is apparently convinced he can sound off on subjects as far removed from his experience as women's sex drive.

Hephzibah Anderson, The Observer, 31st October 2010

Fry shocks feminists by saying women don't like sex

Women are just as capable as men of enjoying sex and remarks are 'kind of rubbish', says feminist writer Rosie Boycott.

Polly Vernon, The Observer, 31st October 2010

Steve Coogan: Two parts Partridge, one part genius

He is about to reprise his most famous role while also appearing as the Observer's restaurant critic on TV. But will we ever see the real man?

Stephanie Merritt, The Observer, 31st October 2010

What's next for Britain's oldest schoolboys?

As Channel 4's hugely successful comedy about sex-obsessed sixth-formers ends, its stars look ahead - and somehow keep it clean. Jonathan Owen meets The Inbetweeners.

Jonathan Owen, The Independent, 31st October 2010

Review: Harry and Paul; Getting On

Enfield and Whitehouse are throwbacks, while Jo Brand feels here-and-now.

Mike Higgins, The Independent, 31st October 2010

Stephen Fry uses Twitter to voice fury over article

Broadcaster and writer uses microblogging site to express anger over Observer article he says misquoted comments about women and sex.

Haroon Siddique, The Guardian, 31st October 2010

Harry Hill's legal hell

A comedy album by Harry Hill has been hit by another series of setbacks, with 90,000 copies being scrapped over copyright issues - including complaints from his ITV employers.

Chortle, 31st October 2010

Psychoville Halloween Special review

Not terribly amusing or frightening by any stretch of the imagination but entertaining nonetheless. The final scenes at the asylum connect to the conclusion of the first series and sets up the next one very nicely by introducing new characters and a mysterious antagonist group interested in the old inmates.

Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 31st October 2010

Videos

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
7 Day Saturday. Chris Addison. Copyright: Avalon Television

7 Day Saturday

Series 2, Episode 7

The week we were fleeced by Europe. Chris Addison, Sarah Millican, Andy Zaltzman and Grace Dent have a little chat about the week.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Dave's One Night Stand. Image shows from L to R: Sarah Millican, Jarred Christmas, Alun Cochrane. Copyright: Amigo Television / Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Dave's One Night Stand

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sarah Millican

Geordie Sarah Millican headlines from Newcastle-upon-Tyne with support from Alun Cochrane and Jarred Christmas.

BBC Two 10pm
60 min
Psychoville. Copyright: BBC

Psychoville

Halloween Special

Psychoville returns with a spooktacular hour-long Halloween special, featuring four tales of terror.

BBC Two 11pm
30 min
Genius With Dave Gorman. Dave Gorman. Copyright: BBC

Genius With Dave Gorman

Series 2, Episode 6 - Noddy Holder and Shappi Khorsandi

Slade front-man Noddy Holder and Iranian comedienne Shappi Khorsandi judge. Ideas include filing your nails while moving between the floors; the door hat; and banning Christmas records.

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