BCG Daily Monday 6th December 2010
Press clippings
A pity for Morgana that first impressions last
It's good to take risks with new comedy talent on TV, says Fiona Sturges, but Channel 4's latest starlet has badly misfired.
Fiona Sturges, The Independent, 6th December 2010Bill Bailey on British comedy's 'boom time'
The country is freezing, house prices are falling and England lost out on its bid to host the 2018 World Cup. This is, according to Bill Bailey, a "boom time" for comics.
Kev Geoghegan, BBC News, 6th December 2010Video: Why Footlights is a double act breeding ground
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis explain to BBC Breakfast why The Cambridge Footlights have produced so many successful double acts over the years, including Mitchell and Webb, Armstrong and Miller, and Fry and Laurie.
BBC News, 6th December 2010BBC announces winners of All Mixed Up competition
Former Arts Educational School London students Ben Syder and Jonathan Wright have won the BBC's All Mixed Up writing competition.
Matthew Hemley, The Stage, 6th December 2010Passengers in Edinburgh offered free comedy tickets
The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh are offering light relief to anyone who has been stranded due to the arctic weather with two free tickets to the club.
Such Small Portions, 6th December 2010Rob Brydon stars in £13m Kellogg's ad campaign
Kellogg's has hired comedian Rob Brydon to front a £13m marketing campaign for its Crunchy Nut cereal brand.
Marketing Week, 6th December 2010Miranda is a Wally
Bonjour la peeps, as Tilly (Sally Philipps's character) might say.
Miranda Hart, BBC Comedy, 6th December 2010Harry Hill's Little Internet Show: Episode 8 - Amy
Harry bags a Winehouse and shows his son Gary some tough love.
The Guardian, 6th December 2010The Trip gives tourists a taste for the Lakes
The Trip, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, has given a huge boost to visitor numbers in the Lake District, Lancashire and the Dales.
Leo Hickman, The Guardian, 6th December 2010Douglas Argent obituary
Television comedy director and producer known for Fawlty Towers, Steptoe and Son and Death Us Do Part.
Anthony Hayward, The Guardian, 6th December 2010Dan Clark answers your questions
We put your questions about How Not To Live Your Life to Dan Clark and here are his answers...
BBC, 6th December 2010Videos
TV
TV & radio
1pm30 min
Boxer And Doberman
Series 2, Episode 1 - Murder Is Child's PlayRival Glasgow gangsters compete for a coveted children's book award. Can the police duo halt gang warfare?
2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 3, Episode 1 - Bird In HandWarwick is out on the Fen, taking in the atmosphere, when he thinks he spots a rare bird. Keen bird-watcher Megan tells him she'd pay considerable sums to see it. So Warwick offers her bed and breakfast and a guaranteed sighting of the bird.
3:50pm7 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 31 - The MagpieA magpie has nested in the big tree and is causing chaos by stealing everything around the farm. The magpie's nest soon begins to fill up with loot and Shaun has to come up with a brilliant plan to outwit the burgling bird.
4pm30 min
Hotel Trubble
Series 2, Episode 12 - Smash In The AtticTV antiques expert David Dickydoodle is at the hotel, and Jamie thinks the hotel has some valuable antiques, while Dolly and Sally are keen to impress the TV expert for their own ends.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 3, Episode 4 - PhilosophyWith Alexei Sayle, Julian Baggini, Professor Raymond Tallis, Matt Parker.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 58, Episode 5Nicholas Parsons chairs the grandaddy of all panel games with Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Julian Clary and Kevin Eldon as the panellists.
8:30pm30 min
Miranda
Series 2, Episode 4 - A New LowThere's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.
10pm30 min
The Trip
The Trip, Episode 6 - The Angel At HettonSteve and Rob visit Bolton Abbey and breakfast at The Angel at Hetton. On their way back home to London they stop off at Steve's parents' house.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 3, Episode 6Tonight's guests are Alan Carr, Mischa Barton and Rupert Everett.
10:30pm30 min
How Not To Live Your Life
Series 3, Episode 6 - Don Does TherapyDon is bereft when he discovers that Brian is planning to propose to Sam. He realises that he still has feelings for Sam and begins to question exactly why he is so unlucky in love.