BCG Daily Friday 10th December 2010
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Your next box set: Gavin and Stacey
This comedy drama about a soft-on-the-inside Essex boy and big-hearted Welsh girl takes ordinary British lives and turns them into something extraordinary.
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 10th December 2010Ronnie Corbett 'considered' quitting showbusiness
Veteran comedian Ronnie Corbett has revealed he nearly quit showbusiness just before he got his big break.
The 79-year-old said he had vowed to find a new career by the age of 37 if he had not made it.
BBC News, 10th December 2010Victoria Wood: Why Eric & Ernie STILL bring me sunshine
Victoria Wood first thought ten years ago of telling the story of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise before they were famous.
Richard Barber, Daily Mail, 10th December 2010Century acquires Inbetweeners Yearbook
Century has acquired world rights to The Inbetweeners Yearbook, by the comedy series' creators and writers, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris.
Charlotte Williams, The Bookseller, 10th December 2010Special 1 TV: The Leaking
With all the Wikileaking that's been going on this week, it was only a matter of time before something would be revealed about Special 1 TV.
The Special 1, BBC Blogs, 10th December 2010Now Show Preview - Jeremy Hunt and the Cult of Hunting
On tonight's Now Show, Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis take a topical trip around tuition fees and Today tongue-twisters. Musical Mitch Benn sees the world through Lennon's eyes; German stand-up Henning Wehn probes our World Cup hypocrisy; John Finnemore wonders at the sexual magnetism of a certain Lib Dem MP and Laura Shavin reveals what every woman wants for Christmas.
David Thair, BBC Comedy, 10th December 2010QI: Which came first...
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC quiz show. This week: QI cracks some eggs.
Molly Oldfield and John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 10th December 2010Video: Why Al Murray created 'The Pub Landlord'
Al Murray explains to BBC Breakfast how his character 'The Pub Landlord' was created out of thin air over 15 years ago.
BBC News, 10th December 2010Russell Brand: I had sex with nine women in one night
Russell Brand has revealed details of his sexual exploits before he met wife Katy Perry, admitting to once sleeping with nine women in a single night.
Metro, 10th December 2010Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights review
Mark Smith reckons the Glasgow comedian should concentrate on the jokes, not the shocks.
Mark Smith, The Herald, 10th December 2010Stephen Mangan 'feels Dirk Gently pressure'
Stephen Mangan has admitted that he feels the pressure of playing Dirk Gently in a new BBC Four drama.
Digital Spy, 10th December 2010Interview: Simon Brodkin
Hoodie? Check. Baseball cap? Check. Trackie bottoms? Check... Yes, it's Lee Nelson, mouthy South London geeza in a blue baseball cap.
Gary Flockhart, The Scotsman, 10th December 2010Misfits 2.5 review
After a run of sterling episodes, Misfits slipped back into neutral for this entertaining but slightly dubious hour.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 10th December 2010Misfits series 2 episode 5 review
Misfits this week is a more subdued affair after a fantastically tense and fast paced episode. Far from being a tedious 45 minutes of filler unworthy of even Heroes, it pulls the focus back to the strong character interaction that makes this show such a joy.
Jake Laverde, Den Of Geek, 10th December 2010Videos
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11:30am30 min
3:50pm7 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 35 - Foxy LaddieA fox arrives at the farm, disguising himself as a handsome ram to infiltrate the flock and eat Timmy! All the lady sheep are beguiled by this charming new arrival, especially Shirley. Shaun becomes suspicious when the fox's cunning disguise begins to fail.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 32, Episode 4Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis host the topical comedy show with stand-up, skits and sketches. With Mitch Benn, Laura Shavin and special guests John Finnemore and Henning Wehn.
8:30pm30 min
10pm30 min
The Stephen K Amos Show
Episode 6In this week's final instalment, Stephen is "Spotted" in a number of compromising situations by the paparazzi. His competitive Aunt Maude makes a surprise appearance and stunt man Paul Hammer meets Little Britain stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams, and TV legend Sir Michael Parkinson. With stand-up from Marlon Davis and music from Isy Suttie.
10pm30 min
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 3 - A Beautiful MindJeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.
10:30pm30 min
Robert's Web
Episode 3Robert'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 7 - Barry Manilow, Katherine Jenkins, Sean Lock, Ann Widdecombe, KT TunstallGraham is joined by music legend Barry Manilow, classical superstar Katherine Jenkins, comedian Sean Lock and hotfoot from Strictly, the Dancing Queen herself, Ann Widdecombe. Plus music from Scottish songstress KT Tunstall.
12:45am30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 15At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on marriage, Terry Alderton on Afghanistan, Josh Howie on being Jewish and Phil Nichol on his Canadian roots and accents.