BCG Daily Thursday 25th November 2010
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How Simon Amstell shook up BBC Breakfast
It was bad enough breaking the show's sofa protocol - but Amstell's cancer joke really rattled presenters Sian Williams and Bill Turnbull.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 25th November 2010Jonathan Ross to join forces with Big Brother creators
Former BBC star Jonathan Ross is said to be 'beyond excited' after his production company Hotsauce TV signed a deal with Endemol UK.
Metro, 25th November 2010Fry and Laurie Reunited, G.O.L.D., review
Michael Deacon reviews Fry and Laurie Reunited, G.O.L.D.'s documentary about Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie's comedy partnership.
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 25th November 2010Rory Bremner is left with bad impression of Nick Clegg
Rory Bremner - the man who said life was 'too short' to impersonate Nick Clegg - has decided to spend more time with his family.
Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 25th November 2010Last Night's TV: Fry and Laurie Reunited
A rare and sumptuous treat," promised the makers of Fry and Laurie Reunited at the beginning of Gold's celebration of a comedy double act that (unusually as these things generally go) gave rise to two very successful solo careers.
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent, 25th November 2010Writers: "There's a bit of Jez and Mark in everybody"
"This could be another way to save money on the budget," chuckles Jesse Armstrong as he dangles one of ShortList's handmade Mitchell & Webb marionettes for our photographer. He's kidding (we think), but if he and his writing partner Sam Bain did decide to turn Peep Show into a crude puppetry programme, they probably could. And we'd probably watch. They may not be as ubiquitous as the show's stars but creators Armstrong (sharp jacket, booming laugh) and Bain (glasses, dry one-liners) are the brains and heart of Britain's funniest sitcom. And they've got an embarrassing tale or two themselves...
ShortList, 25th November 2010Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack - review
There is a lot to like about Lucy Montgomery's Variety Pack (Radio 4), a series of sketches with the emphasis on ludicrous scenarios and voices. Some sketches were funnier than others, but there wasn't a dud one in the first programme.
Elisabeth Mahoney, The Guardian, 25th November 2010Peep Show: Mitchell and Webb talk about the new series
The stars of Peep Show talk to Paul Macinnes about character evolution, Nazism and gross-out comedy. (As you might expect, contains some adult content)
Paul Macinnes, Andy Gallagher and Elliot Smith, The Guardian, 25th November 2010BBC comedy initiative to showcase new talent
Undiscovered comedy talent, including performers, writers and stand-ups, are to benefit from a regional initiative set to be unveiled by the BBC next month.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 25th November 2010Fry & Laurie - Reunited | TV Review
GOLD couldn't have gone far wrong with this well-judged and timely reunion, with public affection for Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie - once one of comedy's biggest double acts - sky high at the moment.
Liam Tucker, TV Pixie, 25th November 2010Live at the Apollo: 10 classic one-liners
A new series of the stand-up show, Live at the Apollo, begins this evening at 9.30pm on BBC One. To get you in the mood, here are ten of the best one-liners from its comedians.
The Telegraph, 25th November 2010Why stand-up comedians have taken over TV
With a new series of Live at the Apollo starting this evening, Chris Harvey analyses the growing popularity - and ubiquity - of TV comedians.
Chris Harvey, The Telegraph, 25th November 2010Artistic Horses
Just over five hours until show 6 (remember we are on at the slightly later time of 11pm tonight) so we thought we would give you a little taster of what to expect...
Tris Cotterill, BBC Blogs, 25th November 2010Jonathan Ross to co-present Stargazing Live
Jonathan Ross will join Professor Brian Cox and comedian Dara O'Briain on BBC2's three-day astronomy event.
Tara Conlan, The Guardian, 25th November 2010Mackenzie Taylor obituary
Comedian who helped to raise awareness of bipolar disorder.
Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 25th November 2010QI: Quite interesting facts about slowing down
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI slows down.
Molly Oldfield & John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 25th November 2010Why is Peep Show streaming online already?
Lovers of excruciatingly awkward dialogue rejoice - Peep Show returns to our screens this Friday, for its seventh series.
Luke Lewis, The Telegraph, 25th November 2010Peep Show series 7 episode 1 review
The UK's most consistently funny comedy, Peep Show, returns and hits the ground running with a great first episode.
Mark Oakley, Den Of Geek, 25th November 2010Fry & Laurie Reunited is huge ratings success for Gold
A total of 1.1m individuals tuned into the programme, helping to make Gold the biggest pay only channel in the country.
UKTV, 25th November 2010Videos
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3:30pm30 min
Laughed Off The Page
Series 3, Episode 4 - David NobbsComedy writer David Nobbs tells Janice Forsyth about the wonderful Reggie Perrin series and writing the famous Rook Restaurant sketch for The Two Ronnies.
6:30pm30 min
Bleak Expectations
Series 4, Episode 3 - A Wretched Life Made Much Much SadderAfter an embarrassing disaster involving a bridge and a train full of puppies and orphans, Pip and Harry travel to America on the SS Massive Britain.
8:30pm30 min
Carpool
Episode 4 - Ross Noble & Stephen K AmosRoss Noble gets a lift to Westfield, and Robert Llewellyn drives Stephen K Amos to a house in Wimbledon.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 7Martin Clunes acts as guest host, with Grayson Perry and Jimmy Carr as guest panellists.
9:30pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
9:30pm30 min
Meet The Parents
Series 1, Episode 2 - Religious FamilyJosh has been dating Holly for three months and now he's about to meet her family.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 6Guest host Tim Minchin is joined by Target from Roll Deep, Jason Donovan, Paloma Faith and Tim Key.
10pm60 min
10:35pm40 min
Mark Watson Kicks Off
Episode 6The irreverent sports panel show hosted by the comedian Mark Watson continues...
11pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 6Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.
11pm30 min
ElvenQuest
Series 2, Episode 2The Questers continue their search for the Sword of Asnagar but when the Chosen One is sent to a spa to lose weight, they all fall under the spell of the evil sorcerer Dietica.