BCG Daily Saturday 18th December 2010

Press clippings

Video: Five Minutes With... Al Murray

Comedian Al Murray talks to Matthew Stadlen about the origins of his Pub Landlord character, his interest in science, the role of stereotypes in comedy and what gets him through a long tour.

Matthew Stadlen, BBC News, 18th December 2010

Bill Bailey: 'It's genius, evil genius'

Bill Bailey has been described as the world's seventh greatest comedian. But he's a lot better than that. Who else could make inverse femtobarns (look it up) funny?

Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 18th December 2010

Charlie Brooker's 2010

What with the coalition government, 3D entertainment overload and volcanic ash filling the skies, is it any wonder Charlie Brooker is still reeling from 12 months lost down the rabbit hole that was 2010?

Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 18th December 2010

Modern Toss salutes 2010

Jon & Mick of Modern Toss celebrate 2010 in graphical format.

The Guardian, 18th December 2010

Peep Show 7.4 review

Overall, this was a highlight of Series 7 and a great way to focus the talent of writers Sam Bain and Jesse Armstrong.

Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 18th December 2010

Catherine Tate relives childhood for Christmas telly

Catherine Tate is one of a handful of big comedy names behind Sky One's series of short films in the run-up to Christmas.

Paul English, Daily Record, 18th December 2010

TV & radio

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 8, Special - Sports Personality Of The Year Special

Live from Birmingham, a special edition to mark Sports Personality of the Year 2010 at the weekend. Colin Murray is joined by Steve Bunce, Bob Mills, John Rawling and Dougie Anderson.