BCG Daily Thursday 11th November 2010
Press clippings
Alan Partridge and his Foster's habit
The Norfolk radio jock is back - with cutting-edge online technology.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 11th November 2010Standup comics hit the boom time
They've taken over TV, they top the book charts, they appear on Question Time - and now they're filling entire arenas night after night. Brian Logan on the standup comedy explosion.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th November 2010Stephen Fry wins at the Galaxy National Book Awards
Stephen Fry triumphed over books by Tony Blair and Lord Sugar to win biography of the year at the Galaxy National Book Awards.
BBC News, 11th November 2010QI elves hail York's IQ
The QI elves have declared York the cleverest city in the UK.
Julie Hayes, The York Press, 11th November 2010Video: Simon's Cat - Lunch Break
As Simon's Cat heads back between hard covers, we bring you an exclusive video of Simon Tofield's loveable feline. But as lunch approaches, what's on the menu?
Simon Tofield, The Guardian, 11th November 2010Why poke fun at Charles Dickens?
Charles Dickens is a genuine national treasure, his works read by millions and the television adaptations usually ratings hits. But his novels and characters are also ripe for satire, says Gareth Edwards.
Gareth Edwards, BBC News, 11th November 2010Ray Galton: 'I punched a writer in the face'
Veteran comedy writer Ray Galton has revealed that he punched a writer in the face for suggesting that he took pleasure in Tony Hancock's decline.
Chortle, 11th November 2010Alan Partridge: His first interview in a decade
Has he left the BBC for good? What became of Monkey Tennis? Will there ever be a follow-up to Bouncing Back?
ShortList, 11th November 2010Jimmy Carr interview: stand-up comedy, 10 O'Clock Live
"I saw Charlie Brooker and David Mitchell the other night. We all independently said that it's going to be fine, I've got you two there! We've all done nothing, but are relying on the others."
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 11th November 2010Video: Misfits interview
An interview with Nathan Stewart-Jarrett, Iwan Rheon and Antonia Thomas.
Digital Spy, 11th November 2010Stephen K Amos gets out and about
Big love to the Stephen K Amos massive! I'm feeling on top form after an amazing summer.
Stephen K Amos, BBC Comedy, 11th November 2010Could Misfits spawn a US remake?
When a newly commissioned series about a band of superhero teenagers with community service orders won the Bafta for best drama ahead of Spooks and The Street, it raised a few eyebrows.
Not least among the cast of Misfits themselves, as shocked as anyone at the Bafta TV awards in June.
Kev Geoghegan, BBC News, 11th November 2010Bleak Expectations: more than an old curiosity
The glorious Radio 4 comedy returns tonight to send up more Victorian clichés - perfect radio for these austere and chilly times.
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 11th November 2010Misfits Series 2 review: Have-A-Go Heroes
We could go on about the wit and grit of Misfits - and we will if we get enough time - but all that really needs to be said is that none of it has been lost from the excellent opening run.
Sean Marland, On The Box, 11th November 2010Interview: Julian Clary
It could be said that bringing mince to Scotland is like taking Cheryl Cole to Newcastle. However, Julian Clary is confident that in touring his stand-up show, Lord of the Mince, here he will - to steal his own double entendre - experience a warm hand on his entrance.
Jackie Hunter, The Scotsman, 11th November 2010Pensioners in space...
Just under five hours until show four everyone but does anyone really like waiting? Nope. Well why not watch a preview now...
Tris Cotterill, BBC Blogs, 11th November 2010Brenda Cowling obituary
She played Mrs Lipton in You Rang, M'Lord?
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 11th November 2010QI: Quite Interesting facts about rare birds
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: rare birds.
Molly Oldfield and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 11th November 2010'Nobody banned Christmas': Lee on political correctnees
Comedian Stewart Lee tells Radio 5 live's Richard Bacon why he's prepared to defend political correctness as part of his comedy act.
Lee sights the example of 'Winterval', an initiative by Birminham City Council to combine religious celebrations which some believed was an attempt to ban Christmas.
The star of 90's cult comedy show 'Fist of Fun' claims society is in 'a better place' for following the values of political correctness.
Listen to the full interview with Richard Bacon's podcast.
Richard Bacon, BBC News, 11th November 2010Fry leads protest tweets against Twitter joke verdict
Broadcaster reiterates offer to pay fine handed to man convicted of 'menace' for threatening to blow up an airport in a Twitter joke.
Josh Halliday, The Guardian, 11th November 2010Misfits series two - first night review
The new season kicks off with gore, one-liners and some tender moments all packed in one highly charged hour.
Richard Vine, The Guardian, 11th November 2010Videos
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TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Bleak Expectations
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Tolerable Life De-HappifiedPip must enlist the help of his former nemesis to fight a new evil spreading terror and cake-crumbs through the streets of London.
8:30pm30 min
Carpool
Episode 2 - Chris Addison & Arthur SmithRobert drives Chris Addison from his home to the BBC and picks up Arthur Smith after a day's rambling.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 5Jo Brand hosts the satirical panel game featuring guest panellists Sally Bercow and Charlie Higson.
9:30pm30 min
Reggie Perrin
Series 2, Episode 5When Grot becomes a huge success, Reggie faces a difficult choice at Groomtech. Meanwhile, his attempts to make things up with Nicola lead to a shocking discovery.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Highlights Special - The Best BitsCompilation episode featuring some of the best bits from the series so far, with clips including Mel B, Katie Price, Gino D'Acampo, Dermot O'Leary, N-Dubz, Al Murray, Verne Troyer and Jedward.
10pm30 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Episode 9Sky News presenter and Man Utd fan Eamonn Holmes and Bristol City and former England goalkeeper David James guest.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 4Terry Wogan hosts. The panellists are Rufus Hound, Imelda May, Edith Bowman and James Blunt.
10pm60 min
10:30pm30 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Episode 10Jimmy Carr and businessman Theo Paphitis join Redknapp, Flintoff, Bishop and Thompson in this final fixture.
10:30pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 4Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.
10:35pm40 min
Mark Watson Kicks Off
Episode 4The irreverent sports panel show hosted by the comedian Mark Watson continues...