BCG Daily Monday 1st November 2010
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TV
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The Weekend's TV: Psychoville Halloween Special
A Halloween treat from the devilish duo.
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent, 1st November 2010Stephen Fry quits Twitter over women sex quotes?
Stephen Fry has seemingly quit Twitter after he allegedly made controversial comments about female sexuality in a recent magazine interview.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 1st November 2010Interview: Dave Spikey, comedian
An interview with Dave Spikey, who has a new book out.
The Scotsman, 1st November 2010Pete Firman: on touring
Comic magician Pete Firman on how he knows who to pick on in the audience.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 1st November 2010Heathen's greetings
They thought it was a joke when Robin Ince said he was going to mix atheism, comedy and Christmas. But, reports Stephanie Merritt, he's having the last laugh.
Stephanie Merritt, New Humanist, 1st November 2010Video - Harry Hill's Little Internet Show: Imaginings
Watch the third instalment of Harry's Little Internet Show. Here Harry attempts a traditional folk song before consoling Adam the tree on a family matter.
The Guardian, 1st November 2010Psychoville spooks almost 1.5m
BBC2 Halloween special beaten by Paul McCartney film on ITV but draws bigger audience than C4's Desperate Housewives.
Jason Deans, The Guardian, 1st November 2010Audio: Chris Morris interview
A rare audio interview with Chris Morris on public radio show The Sound of Young America.
The Sound Of Young America, 1st November 2010Psychoville Halloween Special review
It may not be the best Psychoville has offered, and there are moments that fail to satisfy, but the Psychoville Halloween special still creates a buffet of morbid fun that is just right for the holiday it pays homage to.
Gareth Barsby, Suite 101, 1st November 2010Audio: Pete and Dud recordings found
Almost all the lost Peter Cook and Dudley Moore sketches from their television show Not Only... But Also have emerged in a private collection of audio tapes.
BBC News, 1st November 2010Selfridges offers £10k to Frank Sidebottom's family
Selfridges has offered the family of Frank Sidebottom's creator Chris Sievey £10,000 after appearing to use the comic character's head without permission.
Mayer Nissim, Digital Spy, 1st November 2010Psychoville review
Each individual story in this Halloween treat was entertaining and sprinkled with witty lines and comical moments, although most of the tales had a caveat.
Dan Owen, Obsessed With Film, 1st November 2010Psychoville Halloween Special review
Although it was something of a mixed bag (as this kind of thing tends to be), it was a great chance to play with these characters in a more fantastical setting and really whet the appetite for the second series.
Transmission Blog, 1st November 2010The Trip review
The Trip is, arguably, the funniest BBC comedy since The Thick Of It and firmly cements Brydon and Coogan as two of Britain's most criminally overlooked comedians.
Jamie Steiner, On The Box, 1st November 2010The Trip, BBC Two, Mondays
Largely improvised, the programme blooms to become a very touching exploration of friendship and aging.
Damien Love, The Herald, 1st November 2010Videos
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TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Craig Brown's Lost Diaries
Episode 5 - September & OctoberAutumn brings gloom for Syliva Plath, Thomas Hardy and Max Clifford.
4pm30 min
Hotel Trubble
Series 2, Episode 7 - When Hally Met SallySally's old school rival Hally arrives at Hotel Trubble and soon starts bossing everyone around; Sally has to do something before Hally takes over the hotel.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 6, Episode 6David Mitchell hosts an edition of the game show recorded at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe, with panellists Rhod Gilbert, Kevin Bridges, Tom Wrigglesworth and Lucy Porter discussing subjects such as bells, donkeys, the police and Mrs Beeton.
10pm30 min
The Trip
The Trip, Episode 1 - The Inn At WhitewellWhen Steve's girlfriend decides to leave him, he is faced with a week of meals for one. Reluctantly, he calls Rob, the only person he can think of who will be available. Their first stop is the Inn at Whitewell.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 3, Episode 1The Radio 1 DJ returns with the topical entertainment show, joined for the first episode by comedian Michael McIntyre, X Factor judge Louis Walsh and EastEnders star Jessie Wallace, who compete to secure a place in the grand final and top the leader board.
10:35pm40 min
Ask Rhod Gilbert
Series 1, Episode 6Rhod, Greg and Lloyd are joined in their quest for answers by guest comic Jack Whitehall, showbiz personality Arlene Phillips, and newsreader Lousie Minchin as this week's 'Authenticator'.