BCG Daily Monday 22nd November 2010

Radio 2 lines up Kenny Everett show for Christmas

Programme to feature archive clips of DJ's jingles, 'fiddly bits' and comedy characters, and will be backed by documentary.

Another view on Misfits

Community payback officer Steve Dyson says Misfits, a TV show about five young offenders, has got lots of details wrong.

Has the BBC got a grudge against the Goodies?

Given The Goodies' extraordinary success, presumably BBC TV is ­making a huge fuss about the show's 40th anniversary. A re-run of some of the best shows? A chance to see a whole series?
Er, not quite. BBC2 dusted off a five-year-old documentary. But apart from that, zilch. In fact, the Corporation has never shown repeats. All three Goodies are mighty peeved about it. So why are they being ignored?

Miranda: The making of a sitcom

So, hello blog readers. Does that make you blogees? I like that, I'm going with that whether it's a word or not. The peeps at the BBC website thought you might want to know what goes in the making of a sitcom, so here goes it - an insight in to how my year pans out when making Miranda.

Video: Why did Simon Amstell quit Buzzcocks?

Simon Amstell rose to fame as the cheeky and irreverent presenter of PopWorld, whose sarcastic interview style bewildered his popstar guests.

As the host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks, his venomous wit was legendary and his ability to cut musicians down to size became a defining characteristic of the show.

After winning several awards for his work on the programme, he left in 2009, to the dismay of many fans. He explained his decision to BBC Breakfast.

Interview: Comedian Kevin Bridges

Kevin Bridges has just turned 24, but is already one of the hottest Scottish comedians of all time.

Kevin Bridges interview

Suddenly Kevin Bridges is playing with the big boys and if he gives the impression of taking it all in his stride, there are times when he is less laid back than he looks.

Move over McIntyre: Kafka comics in standup revolution

Two young comedians are spearheading a more theatrical style of comedy with their stage version of The Trial.

Miranda's favourite pratfall

It's been a whole week - oh, how I've missed you. How've you been?

Harry Hill's Little Internet Show: Neptune sneeze

Episode six: A walk on the beach turns into an ornithological study.

My Day on a Plate: Miranda Hart

The comedian Miranda Hart reveals her healthy eating habits.

Video: Gervais makes a surprise call to Karl Pilkington

An Idiot Abroad star Karl Pilkington was not best pleased when 5 Live's Richard Bacon and comedian Ricky Gervais made a surprise call on his day off.

Pilkington, in the midst of tiling his kitchen, demanded to know where the money from his comedy travel series had gone.

Fringe Festival hands power to the people

Perfromers and venue operators will have a far greater say in the running of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after the biggest shake-up in the event's history.

Dara O'Briain interview

Dara O'Briain spares some time for a chat about films, comedy, his legendary videogame routine, and more...