BCG Daily Friday 12th November 2010
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Misfits storms back with nearly 1m viewers
E4 superhero drama's second season debut pulls in more than double the launch audience for the first series of the show.
Jason Deans, The Guardian, 12th November 2010#IAmSpartacus campaign explodes in support of joker
Thousands of tweeters repeat bombing joke in support of Paul Chambers, who lost his appeal against conviction.
Haroon Siddique, The Guardian, 12th November 2010Going Off Air with The News Quiz
And so, the last News Quiz of the series is in the bag, with the usual funnies from our esteemed panel of Andy Hamilton, Miles Jupp, Phill Jupitus and Jeremy Hardy.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 12th November 2010Precision Engineered Comedy on BBC Two
You might have spotted some promotions for BBC Two's 'precision engineered comedy' recently. It's been a great year for comedy on the channel - now here's an idea of what to look forward to in the not-too-distant future...
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 12th November 2010Ronnie Corbett: young comics just want to shock
Ronnie Corbett, the veteran comic, has claimed he was frozen out of the BBC in favour of edgier performers and other channels because he refused to swear.
The Telegraph, 12th November 2010The increasingly good decisions of Sharon Horgan
Comedian Sharon Horgan on starring in new comedy series The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, and why she's finally ready to play the love interest.
Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 12th November 2010Hundreds turn out for Glasgow funeral of Gerard Kelly
Hundreds of people have turned out for the funeral of Scottish actor Gerard Kelly in his native Glasgow.
BBC News, 12th November 2010Jon Culshaw and Debra Stephenson interview
Now that they're back for another series of their Impressions Show, we gave Debra Stephenson and Jon Culshaw a ring to chat about the impersonating business, Eamonn Holmes's less-than-thrilled reaction to their send-up of him, and why Lady GaGa takes fashion advice from them...
Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 12th November 2010TV Review: Misfits 2.1
There was a real confidence and swagger to this opener. It's certainly one of the most visually creative shows on British TV right now, having the flair and aesthetic of a cool indie movie.
Dan Owen, Obsessed With Film, 12th November 2010Video: The Force is strong with this one...
This week on the show Russ got to live out a bit of a childhood fantasy in our Star Wars sketch.
BBC Blogs, 12th November 2010Misfits, Thursday 10pm, E4: review
Misfits absolutely crackles with energy, with a unique look and shooting style combined with great editing and a thumping eclectic soundtrack that's a key part of the show.
Tom Murphy, Orange TV, 12th November 2010Series 2, Episode 1 of Misfits review
The second series of last year's surprisingly good ASBO superhero show Misfits continues to excite, entertain and amuse.
Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 12th November 2010'Enoch Powell was not an out-and-out racist'
Sanjeev Bhasjar and producer Tom Ware on their new BBC One drama that aims to remind us how Powell promoted Asian immigration.
Vicki Power, The Telegraph, 12th November 2010Videos
TV
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Safety Catch
Series 3, Episode 2 - What's My MotivationSimon decides it's time to get self-motivated and finally begins composing his electronic music. Meanwhile his mum joins the arms trade and gets a job at Heathcote Sanders.
1:45pm15 min
The Bob Servant Emails
Episode 3 - Bob and the PostieBob gets himself into terrible trouble with the postie. Luckily, help is at hand from some lawyers.
5pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 3, Episode 10 - Who Do You Think You Aren't?Dani discovers a famous branch of her family tree who has definitely lost touch with his roots! The now-famous celebrity comes to visit, but is truly on another wavelength, so the gang contrive a series of lessons to help get him get back to his real self.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 72, Episode 8Sandi Toksvig chairs the topical news quiz with guests Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Miles Jupp and Andy Hamilton.
8:30pm30 min
10pm30 min
The Stephen K Amos Show
Episode 3This week Stephen gets "Branded" as he becomes the face of some rather unusual products. His mother, Buki, lands a job as a nude model and Stephen shares his opinion on budget airlines. Plus special guests Miss London and Irish comedy rap duo, Abandoman.
10pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Highlights Special - The Best OfRelive the most memorable moments from round two of the premiere panel show. Courtesy of Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co comes great gags and politically incorrect puns.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 8, Episode 4 - Colin Farrell, Daniel Radcliffe, Rhod Gilbert, RihannaGraham is joined by Hollywood heart-throb Colin Farrell, in his first visit to Graham's sofa; actor Daniel Radcliffe, talking about the new Harry Potter movie; top Welsh comedian Rhod Gilbert; and R&B star Rihanna, chatting and singing her new single.
1:15am30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 11Rob Rouse on becoming a father, Paul Tonkinson on the rules of rugby, Terry Alderton on accents and Simon Cowell, and Josh Howie on religion.