BCG Daily Monday 3rd January 2011
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Critic's comedy choice 2011: Lenny Henry on tour
The comedian's latest show, Cradle to Rave, is autobiographical - and a bold departure from previous work.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd January 2011Comedy for the year ahead
From relative newcomers such as Andi Osho to old-timers such as John Cleese.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 3rd January 2011TV review: Eric and Ernie
With the film's affectionate focus, though, comes a certain sentimentality, but then, Morecambe and Wise's comedy signature was pretty soft and silly: they wanted to bring us sunshine, after all. And at least it's a change from just repeating the old shows again and again.
Andrea Mullaney, The Scotsman, 3rd January 2011Shameless to screen lesbian sex scenes
First it was Brookside, followed by EastEnders, Emmerdale and most recently Coronation Street - now Shameless is the latest long-running UK TV show to feature a lesbian sex scene.
Jody Thompson, Daily Mail, 3rd January 2011The Inbetweeners movie? You're really gonna leak it
There will be a lot of free time to fill this summer with no World Cup or European Championships to get excited about in the pub.
But there is a solution - get your tickets booked now for every night The Inbetweeners movie will be shown in your local multiplex.
Gordon Smart, The Sun, 3rd January 2011Georgia Groome to star in 'female Inbetweeners'
Derbyshire actress Georgia Groome is to appear in the pilot episode of a new comedy described as 'a female version of The Inbetweeners'.
BBC, 3rd January 2011The camp commander
Despite the cult success of the first series of Greg McHugh's comedy sitcom, Gary: Tank Commander, on BBC2 Scotland last year, which he wrote and starred in, he isn't taking anything for granted.
Ali Howard, The Herald, 3rd January 2011Eric, Ernie and the under-rated genius of Peter Bowker
It's one thing to make drama out of big, splashy, life-changing events -- births and deaths and alien invasions -- but there's something special about a writer who can make life's tiny triumphs and disasters sparkle.
Helen Lewis-Hasteley, The New Statesman, 3rd January 2011Interview: Greg McHugh
Greg McHugh answers some Q&A questions.
The Scotsman, 3rd January 2011TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 54, Episode 2Radio 4's antidote to panel continues its 54th series with regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden and Phill Jupitus on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair again.
9pm90 min
The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse
A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material from Monkhouse's 50,000 volume VHS library.
9:30pm125 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 8 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2010Jonathan Ross, Ruth Jones, Alan Carr, Noel Fielding, Michael McIntyre and Richard Ayoade join Jimmy Carr to see who remembers most about 2010.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 12Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle plus guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp.
10:25pm30 min
Gary: Tank Commander
Series 2, Episode 1 - CheckoutAfter Gary, Jacko, Charlie and Adam complete their latest tour of duty in Afghanistan and arrive at the aircraft hangar ready to go home, they find out that their flight has already left.