BCG Daily Sunday 14th November 2010
Press clippings
Misfits teens put the Asbo into Superhero
It's the surprise cult hit that takes the US myth of the superpowered and relocates it to underclass Britain. But not everyone loves the show.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer, 14th November 2010Miranda Hart: 'Comedy will still be sexist for years'
The comedian on writing her new series, her love of 70s comedy and her dream of winning Wimbledon.
Emma John, The Observer, 14th November 2010Video: Jimmy Carr previews new DVD
Comedian Jimmy Carr explains why he doesn't stop touring.
Laura Harding, The Independent, 14th November 2010Rhod Gilbert: 'People either love me or hate me'
Insecure? Painfully shy? Can't deal with criticism? Welcome to the real world of Wales' most popular comedian, Rhod Gilbert. The stand-up shares some home truths with Nathan Bevan.
Nathan Bevan, Wales Online, 14th November 2010Penelope Keith bemoans poor use of English language
Penelope Keith, the star of The Good Life, has expressed her exasperation about the poor use of the English language in modern Britain.
Roya Nikkhah, The Telegraph, 14th November 2010IT Crowd's Matt Berry and his new album
The IT Crowd crazyman Matt Berry talks about his war with Alan Sugar, why Kate Bush terrified him and how he went from zero to hero by bagging a Beatle for his new album.
Nathan Bevan, Wales Online, 14th November 2010The Impressions Show Review: Fame Shamed
Jon Culshaw has always lived in the shadow of more popular impressionists such as Alistair McGowan and the superb Rory Bremner, but greater recognition could await him yet. Even though Bremner may be a better impressionist and shows a greater ability to contextualise his sketches, the quality of Culshaw's jokes has improved.
Bharat Azad, On The Box, 14th November 2010The Impressions Show review
Series 2 of The Impressions Show is one of those moments when you question whether BBC commissioning editors are losing their minds.
Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 14th November 2010Video preview: Chekhov Comedy Shorts
In this clip, Johnny Vegas explains to Mackenzie Crook the pleasures of settling down for a good night's kip, and what it's like to have that peace shattered by one thing in particular...
Sky, 14th November 2010TV & radio
11:05am55 min
7 Day Saturday
Series 2, Episode 9The week that Cameron went to China. Chris Addison is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Andrew Collins and Rebecca Front to discuss the week's news.
9pm25 min
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts
Episode 1 - A Reluctant Tragic HeroTolkachov (Johnny Vegas) is a frustrated and exasperated family man.
10:25pm30 min
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson
Series 2, Episode 1This first episode in the new series reveals what could happen if Harry Hill became a UN peace negotiator; Culshaw shows that Steven Gerrard is not just a talented football player; and Stephenson's Katie Price plans her wedding to Michael Winner.
10:40pm30 min
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret
Series 1, Episode 1 - In Which Claims Are Made And A Journey EnsuesTodd Margaret bluffs his way into an apparently great job opportunity. All he has to do is sell several thousand energy drinks before his boss arrives. Simple. Apart from the fact that he knows nothing about British culture and nothing about sales.