BCG Daily Friday 26th November 2010
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Peep Show: why it's still the UK's best sitcom
As David Mitchell and Robert Webb return for a seventh series of Peep Show, Catherine Gee looks at how, after all these years, it's still getting laughs.
Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 26th November 2010TV review: Misfits
Shocks, sexual ambiguity and a dirty protest: Misfits rolls around joyously in its own filth.
Tim Dowling, The Guardian, 26th November 2010SPECIAL 1 TV: The Future
The Special 1 and the Voyeur are at loggerheads again. Even with nine men The Special 1 is still a winner but with 11 men the Voyeur goes home empty handed. How did the Voyeur react? Plus allegations are made against Mr Capello - S1TV digs deep. Also making an appearance this week - the boy's boy aka Ronnie. Be warned you may need to get a tank* on standby for this one. Do it!
The Special 1, BBC Blogs, 26th November 2010The Now Show Preview - Eurozone Eurovision
Hugh's voice has recovered and Jon Culshaw is a guest on tonight's Now Show, which promises to be a corker. Just listen to this preview clip!
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 26th November 2010Come Fly With Me - Meet Fearghal and Lee
We revealed some more of the many faces of Matt Lucas and David Walliams in Come Fly With Me earlier this week. Now, here they are as two more!
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 26th November 2010Alan Partridge: a profile and quotes
Most famous for the BBC comedy series Knowing Me, Knowing You..., and I'm Alan Partridge, Steve Coogan's fictional comedy character has been enjoyed by millions of people for nearly 20 years.
The Telegraph, 26th November 2010Drunk Neil Morrissey almost handcuffed on a flight
He is famous for Men Behaving Badly, and Neil Morrissey lived up to his character by getting a little too rowdy on a British Airways flight.
Daily Mail, 26th November 2010Questions from the queue
It's Friday! Hope you all enjoyed our slightly later show last night (because of an extra long Eastenders). We grabbed Russ after he finished recording it on Tuesday to answer some of the audience questions. These are his answers... Enjoy!
Tris Cotterill, BBC Comedy, 26th November 2010Video: Julian Clary on 25 years of comedy and being 50
Julian Clary, who is well known for his stand-up comedy, his dress sense and flamboyance, has been entertaining fans for more than 25 years with his unique style and innuendo.
BBC News, 26th November 2010Simon Amstell: 'I wasn't too mean on Buzzcocks'
Simon Amstell has said that he does not think he was too mean as host of Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
Digital Spy, 26th November 2010Peep Show Series 7 review
With a script that will have you laughing from start to finish, Peep Show is one of the few jewels left in a TV crown which sits rather disturbingly on Simon Cowell's head these days.
Wayne Storr, On The Box, 26th November 2010Misfits 2.3 review
Love is in the air for episode 3, which continued the quality of last week's sensation, despite a few shaky moments.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 26th November 2010Misfits series 2 episode 3 review
I fear I'm sounding like a broken record every week, but once again, Misfits delivers a top quality episode. Each moment pushes the story forward, and you find yourself actually giving a damn about what's going to happen next.
Jake Laverde, Den Of Geek, 26th November 2010Misfits: Series 2, Episode 3 review
After last night's episode, I think it's time to say it. Misfits is growing from an entertaining and well-made programme on a digital channel into becoming a genuinely great piece of television which I think will be fondly remembered for many years to come.
Transmission Blog, 26th November 2010Series 7, Episode 1 of Peep Show review
Friday nights has just got significantly better with the new series of Peep Show taking the "thank God this still continues to get made" award.
Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 26th November 2010Al Murray interview
It's time to raise your glasses in celebration - The Pub Landlord is back at the Edinburgh Playhouse tomorrow, in all his maroon-blazered, tongue-in-cheek glory.
Carla Gray, The Scotsman, 26th November 2010Brendan O'Carroll interview
Brendan O'Carroll and his merry band of players have just finished recording Mrs Brown's Boys, a six part BBC sitcom, due to screen from the first week of the New Year.
Liam Rudden, The Scotsman, 26th November 2010Stewart Francis interview
One-line wonder Stewart Francis is back in town with his first solo show.
The Scotsman, 26th November 2010Greg Hemphill hints he could revive Still Game
Still Game star Greg Hemphill has done a U-turn over the hit comedy - and hinted he could revive it.
The Sun, 26th November 2010Videos
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11:30am30 min
Safety Catch
Series 3, Episode 4 - Unforgiveable, That's What You AreWhen the company's dealings become front page news Simon wonders if he should be forgiven.
1:45pm15 min
The Bob Servant Emails
Episode 5 - The Hunt for Jerren JimjamsFrom his comfortable home in Broughty Ferry, Bob sparks off a manhunt in deepest Africa.
5pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 3, Episode 12 - Buddy MovieAgainst all odds, Dani gets a part in a big action movie and can take one friend with her to the exotic location. Sam and Jack vie to see who can be Dani's most indispensible friend - but manage to turn her into a selfish and vain wannabe who neither of them end up wanting to be with.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 32, Episode 2Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis return with episode of the topical comedy show with stand-up, skits and sketches. Guests include Jon Culshaw, Mitch Benn and Jon Holmes.
8:30pm30 min
10pm30 min
The Stephen K Amos Show
Episode 4This week pop superstar Robbie Williams reveals his long-standing professional relationship with stunt man Paul Hammer (Stephen K Amos): Stephen's cousin Kunle makes a surprise appearance and Stephen shares his views on West End talent shows. With guests Nick Mohammed and Isy Suttie.
10pm30 min
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 1 - St. HospitalsMark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.
10:30pm30 min
Robert's Web
Episode 1Robert Webb makes his solo debut with a new comedy show filmed in front of a studio audience. Robert's Web offers an alternative take on the week's online news and happenings - scouring the internet for the funniest tweets, the most talked-about uploads, the weirdest new Facebook groups and the best celebrity websites.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 8, Episode 5 - Stephen Fry, Bette Midler, David HayeThe award-winning host continues his anarchic talk show. Graham is joined by one of his showbiz heroines, Bette Midler, who talks about her life and career and performs a song from her new album, Memories of You. Writer, comedian, actor and host of QI, Stephen Fry, and WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, David Haye, also guest.
1:45am30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 13Neil Delamere on a liaison with a Swedish girl, Lucy Porter on fashion, Ian Moore on his kids, Pete Johansson on the differences between men and women.