BCG Daily Friday 5th November 2010
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News
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TV Burp was almost axed in its early days
Harry Hill's TV Burp was almost axed in its early days, the comic has revealed. ITV1 bosses even considered changing its name because they felt it was offensive.
The Sun, 5th November 2010Peter Kay live review
There are no truly classic moments until the unashamedly spectacular musical finale in which Kay lives out his rock fantasies. This was undoubtedly a hugely entertaining event, but for sheer mainstream wall-to-wall laughs Michael McIntyre has the edge for a London audience.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 5th November 2010Russell Brand's Holyrood mistake
Russell Brand burst in to the Scottish parliament to tell a teenage fan he had won a Pride Of Britain award - but got the wrong person.
Allison Martin, The Scotsman, 5th November 2010We've got a widget!
As of today, you'll find a feed of our latest videos on the homepage of bbc.co.uk.
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 5th November 2010'The funniest man I know'
Frank Sidebottom's director remembers a legend.
Dave Behrens, Chortle, 5th November 2010Morecambe and Wise scriptwriter Mike Craig has died
With love and laughter is how Timperley's comedy scriptwriter Mike Craig would like to be remembered.
Jessica Bell, Messenger Newspapers, 5th November 2010Jonathan Ross to pen 'Misfits' episode?
Misfits creator Howard Overman has revealed that Jonathan Ross wants to write an episode of the show.
Digital Spy, 5th November 2010QI: Quite Interesting facts about green
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI turns green.
Molly Oldfield & John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 5th November 2010Refurbishing The News Quiz
As Broadcasting House is currently closed for the final phase of refurbishment, The News Quiz team decamped to London's fashionable Drill Hall for this week's recording.
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 5th November 2010You would go where in time?
It's the end of week three on Good News and everyone is now hardcore into planning the next show.
Tris Cotterill, BBC Blogs, 5th November 2010Alan Partridge's Mid-Morning Matters, review
David Gritten reviews the Fosters-sponsored online return of Alan Partridge, starring [Steve Coogan. Rating: * * * *
David Gritten, The Telegraph, 5th November 2010Chuckle Brothers plot 3D horror movie
Children's entertainer Barry Chuckle has revealed that there are plans for a Chuckle Brothers 3D movie in 2011.
Digital Spy, 5th November 2010Stephen Fry regrets 'ill-judged' interview
Stephen Fry has admitted that he should not have agreed to be interviewed by Attitude magazine.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 5th November 2010Misfits series 2 episode 1 spoiler-free review
It's just like Fantastic Four! Except with regional accents and there's another one of them. And they're not really fantastic. Misfits is back for a new series and here's what we think...
Jake Laverde, Den Of Geek, 5th November 2010Preview: Misfits series 2
Last night, I went along to the BFI on London's South Bank to have a sneaky peek at the first episode of the new series of Misfits, which starts next Thursday night on E4. I'm pleased to report that it was absolutely fantastic, taking the thrills, drama, action and comedy of the first series and taking the notch up another level.
Transmission Blog, 5th November 2010'Howard's Good News' breaks 1m mark
A new episode of Russell Howard's Good News pulled in more than 1m viewers on Thursday evening, according to overnight audience data.
Digital Spy, 5th November 2010Videos
TV
TV
TV
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Safety Catch
Series 3, Episode 1 - Better The Devil You KnowReluctant arms dealer Simon McGrath finally has the opportunity to leave his dubious line of employment when an American company puts in a takeover bid.
1:45pm15 min
The Bob Servant Emails
Episode 2 - Lions, Gold and ConfusionBob Servant talks to a Jack Thompson, the only son of a Nigerian ruler. Bob wants Jack to get him some lions.
5pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 3, Episode 9 - Jack's RivalAn old DJ competitor of Jack's shows up to fix the plumbing at Dani's house, and Dani's lyric book of songs mysteriously goes missing. When Sam and Dani totally fall for his charm, Max and Ben must turn detectives to help Jack prove it's his old nemesis who's nicked the book and is not what he seems.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 72, Episode 7Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz with guests Jeremy Hardy, Fred Macaulay, Bridget Christie and Andy Hamilton.
8:30pm30 min
QI
Series H, Episode 8 - HypotheticalWith Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.
10pm30 min
The Stephen K Amos Show
Episode 2This week we meet stunt man extraordinaire Paul Hammer, who chats with Hollywood legend Warwick Davis. An unsuspecting member of the audience participates in a mock breakfast TV show and Stephen makes his weekly phone call to his mother, Buki. With stand-up from Arnab Chanda and music from Jesse Griffin.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 8, Episode 3 - Joan Rivers, Johnny Knoxville, Catherine Tate, Pet Shop BoysGraham is joined by Hollywood hell-raiser Johnny Knoxville to talk about Jackass 3D; veteran comedienne Joan Rivers, who talks about having a year of her life documented in the award-winning Joan Rivers: a Piece of Work; and everyone's favourite 'Nan', actress Catherine Tate. Plus the Pet Shop Boys chat and perform one of their greatest hits.
11:30pm30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 10Stand-up comedy from Rufus Hound, Tom Stade, Ava Vidal and Simon Evans.