BCG Daily Wednesday 24th November 2010
News
TV
Press clippings
Brian Logan on comedy and the news
'Sometimes gigs are news stories too'
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th November 2010Video: Armstrong & Miller on BBC Breakfast
Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller tell BBC Breakfast where they get the inspiration from for their comedy characters and justify a sketch on their show that makes fun of Breakfast TV.
BBC Breakfast, 24th November 2010More captions please...
During the past two weeks you lot have done an amazing job suggesting loads of captions for shots from the show so we want you to have another go.
Tris Cotterill, BBC Blogs, 24th November 2010Miranda's Cringe of the Week: The Sneeze
The Miranda production team would love to hear your real-life cringeworthy moments...
BBC Comedy, 24th November 2010Simon Pegg launches comic book app
Simon Pegg presents a one-off digital comic book featuring himself as superhero.
Spoonfed, 24th November 2010Fry and Laurie Reunited review
As a member of the generation who were first introduced to the pair through the medium of Blackadder - in which they both excelled - looking back at their early years is a treat
Sean Marland, On The Box, 24th November 2010Fry and Laurie Reunited review
Fry and Laurie Reunited was largely a nice (but sadly edited) chat between two pals but it's not the new original outing that was promised and merely an excuse the rope together some clips.
Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 24th November 2010Review: Miranda
While the dated feel may not be to everyone's taste, snappy dialogue and a first-rate supporting cast ensure Miranda is several levels above what passes for comedy on the Beeb these days. Long live the Queen!
Arlene Kelly, Suite 101, 24th November 2010Why I Love...Getting On
A comedy that not only makes you laugh but also has something meaningful to say about the human condition.
Laura Pledger, Radio Times, 24th November 2010Videos
TV
TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Hazelbeach
Series 3, Episode 2Nick tries to prove that people are capable of change, James gets a job, and Ronnie has to hide an entire military band on the run from the army.
5:15pm25 min
Scoop
Series 2, Episode 10 - Double DigbyCriminal mastermind Fingers Golightly has to retrieve a priceless diamond.
5:45pm25 min
Bear Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 8 - Sing a Song of SecretsBarney discovers an old musical box belonging to Uncle Rupert.
6:30pm30 min
Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack
Series 1, Episode 1Sketch show packed with characters from a non-stop chattering public school girl to an 80-year-old diva.
9pm90 min
Fry And Laurie: Reunited
UKTV Gold special featuring double act Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie reminiscing about their friendship, careers and sketches.
10pm45 min
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 1, Episode 10The series is rounded off with Charlie Baker, writer and broadcaster Russell Kane, and actor Joe Swash. Topics include the greatest quiz show ever, best way to spend a tenner, and what would make these boys cry.
10:45pm30 min
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 9Alistair 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 5 - Kenny KilligrewWhen Pete visits friend and keen mountaineer Kenny, he realises he has developed agoraphobia following his divorce.