BCG Daily Wednesday 17th November 2010
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A Busload of Quakers
'Pigs n Spivs' is the title of Ep 2 of series 2 of Hut 33 (now on iPlayer here) I'm not convinced this is the best title,since it implies that there is more than one pig and one spiv in the episode, when there isn't. There is one spiv who sells our starving codebreakers a job-lot of bacon. Which is still in pig form. Unfortunately, they discover the origins of this pig and could be in serious trouble.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 17th November 2010John Bishop: Where did it all go right?
Brian Logan on the giddy rise of John Bishop, ex-pharmaceuticals salesman turned superstar standup comedian.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 17th November 2010Video - Ross Noble: charming the brown snake
Stand-up comedian Ross Noble explains how he copes with the dangers of the wild in Australia.
The Telegraph, 17th November 2010Ross Noble: on touring
Ross Noble talks about losing his voice for a month, why Sheffield has scored highly on his tour so far, and how improvising has become second-nature.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 17th November 2010The Apprentice: Dara O'Briain interview
Comedian and TV presenter Dara O'Briain talks to Clive Morgan about hosting The Apprentice: You're Fired, pantomime villains and winding up Lord Sugar over Arsenal football club's successes over Tottenham.
Clive Morgan, The Telegraph, 17th November 2010Video: David Walliams on being compared to Roald Dahl
David Walliams explains to BBC Breakfast why being compared to author Roald Dahl is "a compliment".
The comparison arose after the release of the comedian's latest children's book, Billionaire Boy.
BBC News, 17th November 2010Ok, it's caption time...
Last week you did such a good job suggesting captions for the shot of Russell in standard and high definition that we thought we would put you to work again. No prizes or anything except the knowledge that you are the best.
Tris Cotterill, BBC Blogs, 17th November 2010Dawn French in new relationship
Comic Dawn French has revealed she is in her first steady relationship since divorcing Lenny Henry.
The Sun, 17th November 2010Jenny Eclair and Dom Joly enter Celebrity Jungle
Comedians Jenny Eclair and Dom Joly will go into the Australian jungle today for reality show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
The Sun, 17th November 2010The Trip episode 3 review
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon's post-modern, understated comedy, The Trip, continues to impress.
Mark Oakley, Den Of Geek, 17th November 2010Limmy: Fatherhood's made me more responsible
He's Scotlands most controversial new comedian and is loved and loathed in equal measure. But Brian Limond, aka Limmy, isn't bothered that he has divided opinion among Scots viewers - two of the biggest names in British TV comedy have given him their full seal of approval.
Paul English, Daily Record, 17th November 2010Karen Gillan cast in David Baddiel's new movie
Karen Gillan (Doctor Who) and while Robert Sheehan (Misfits) have signed to star in Romeo And Brittney, the follow-up movie from comedian David Baddiel (The Infidel).
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 17th November 2010The Trip - Episode 3
This is still refreshing, brilliant and a marvel to observe.
Thomas Eagles, Geeks.co.uk, 17th November 2010Children's Awards Comedy Blog
BAFTA is adding even more fun to this year's EA British Academy Children's Awards by introducing a brand new Comedy category, but why wait until Awards night for the laughs to begin? Follow BAFTA's Children's Awards comedy bloggers to hear all their humerous musings in the lead up to the ceremony and beyond.
Bafta, 17th November 2010Videos
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11:30am30 min
Hazelbeach
Series 3, Episode 1A new series of adventures for likeable conman Ronnie Hazelbeach and his hapless friend, Nick. Despite a hole in the roof, life is fine - until an unwelcome guest returns.
2:15pm45 min
The Indian Doctor
Series 1, Episode 3 - Young HeartsThe Indian Doctor's wife, Kamini Sharma, is still desperate to leave the village of Trefelin. But as she tries to escape, she finds herself becoming the only person who can help local tearaway Dan when he gets into trouble.
5:15pm25 min
Scoop
Series 2, Episode 9 - Fangs For The MemoryDigby and Selina go head-to-head in a retirement home to interview Britain's oldest man.
5:45pm25 min
Bear Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 7 - PimplesWhen Cousin Melanie sees Barney's new electric skateboard she is green with envy.
6:30pm30 min
What Went Wrong With The Olympics?
Episode 4Sylvester Halloran looks at the how the 2012 Olympic Games dealt with the double-dip banking collapse, the proposal of making stoning an event, and how the sports minister was forced to resign after she got pregnant.
9pm120 min
The Royle Family Portraits
Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.
10:30pm45 min
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 1, Episode 9Richard Bacon invites a group of celebrity friends over to his flat to drink beer, eat pizza and discuss the big issues that men talk about when they're on their own. This week's guests are Reece Shearsmith, star of The League Of Gentlemen and Psychoville, DJ and presenter Dave Berry, and actor and comedian Charlie Baker.
10:45pm30 min
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 8Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.
11:15pm15 min
The Cornwell Estate
Series 2, Episode 4 - Hank ZuttermilkHank, a womanising long-distance lorry driver, gets a surprise when the father of one of his ladies tells him she is pregnant, and demands he do something about it.