BCG Daily Tuesday 30th November 2010
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Ian Hislop: Humorist, historian - a national treasure
Best known for his razor-sharp wit on Have I Got News For You, Ian Hislop has turned his attention to the Victorian age.
Elizabeth Grice, The Telegraph, 30th November 2010Al Murray, the Pub Landlord, stands up for Germany
The comedian best known for his Pub Landlord persona tells Patrick Smith why he's presenting a serious BBC Four series about Germany's cultural past.
Patrick Smith, The Telegraph, 30th November 2010The Pub Landlord's Germany jokes
Al Murray, the comedian who plays the Pub Landlord, may be presenting a new cultural documentary about Germany, but his alterego has less than nuanced ideas about the country.
The Telegraph, 30th November 2010Russell Howard: Laughing all the way to the bank
If you're young, chances are you'll love Russell Howard, with his topical BBC show garnering a million hits on iPlayer. Ian Burrell meets the small-town boy about to embark on a money-spinning tour.
Ian Burrell, The Independent, 30th November 2010Lenny Henry interview
After a painful - yet astonishingly friendly - divorce, Lenny Henry is smiling again. But when did the problems begin?
Chrissy Iley, The Telegraph, 30th November 2010Notes from The Now Show: Frosty Leaks
Here's producer Julia McKenzie with this week's notes from The Now Show ideas meeting.
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 30th November 2010The Morgana Show: why we need more female comedians
Channel 4's new Morgana Robinson-fronted sketch show is funny and cutting - qualities many male-led comedies struggle to achieve.
Johnny Dee, The Guardian, 30th November 2010Mike Craig obituary
Prolific producer and writer of BBC comedy.
Bob Chaundy, The Guardian, 30th November 2010Ask Dan Clark a Question
Is Dan Clark really like Don Danbury in real life? Does he secretly love wearing that pink, granny's dressing gown? If you've got a burning question for Dan Clark, then now's your chance...
Dana Stevens, BBC, 30th November 2010Interview: Sam Wills, aka The Boy With Tape On His Face
There aren't many performers who would cite Wile E Coyote as an influence. Yet he is for Sam Wills, who scored a popular hit at this year's Edinburgh Fringe as The Boy With Tape On His Face.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 30th November 2010Frank's back as Shameless returns for ninth series
It's full steam ahead for Frank Gallagher and the Chatsworth Express. The nation is about to get a lot more Shameless with the return in January of the Manchester drama, expanded from 16 to 22 episodes.
Ian Wylie, Manchester Evening News, 30th November 2010The Morgana Show Review: First Impressions
One bright spot amid much mediocrity was the pre-teenage geek named Gilbert.
Sean Marland, On The Box, 30th November 2010Stephen K Amos interview
As his new stand-up DVD hits the shops, a chat with Stephen K Amos about his new disc, his thoughts on comedy, and appearing on Have I Got News For You with Boris Johnson...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 30th November 2010The Trip 1.5 review
I'll admit, The Trip's beginning to outstay its welcome with me. It's starting to repeat itself too much, really.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 30th November 2010Videos
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9:45am15 min
Born Brilliant: The Life Of Kenneth Williams
Episode 2Williams is an established star of the Carry On films and is offered a role in a new radio comedy series.
6:30pm30 min
The Odd Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 3Kevin Bishop, Stephen K Amos, Doon Mackichan, Justin Edwards and Jessica Ransom star in a new series of the comedy sketch show.
9pm60 min
FHM's Stand-Up Hero
Episode 5 - Heat 5Chris McCausland, Carl Hutchinson, Andrew Watts, Steve Graston and David Ward compete in the final heat. Justin Moorhouse looks over the tapes with Brendon Burns.
10pm30 min
Getting On
Series 2, Episode 6'Nurse of the Year' at King Edward's sees Den pushing the boat out, while Kim has unwisely banked on her annual assessment resulting in a pay rise.
10pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
Episode 1The opening episode features Knight Rider on drugs, some jokes about the Pope, and a rude spoof of The Green Mile.
10:35pm30 min
The Morgana Show
Episode 1A young Boris Johnson enters a school debate; Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue play with tarot cards; Gilbert tries to bake a cake; Fearne Cotton shoots herself from a cannon; and more.
11pm30 min
Beautiful Dreamers
Episode 6 - The StardiverNat travels to Tuscany to meet the Uzbek dissident and billionaire Mikhail Azazev, as he prepares freefall from beyond the Karman Line - an altitude of over 100 kilometres.