BCG Daily Friday 14th January 2011
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Ruth Jones on life after Gavin & Stacey
The writer and star of Gavin & Stacey is adding Hattie Jacques to her list of acclaimed creations. Gerard Gilbert meets the late-blooming comedian.
Gerard Gilbert, The Independent, 14th January 2011Video: Jason Manford: 'Stand-up is my real job'
Jason Manford is back on our screens tonight (14 January) in Comedy Rocksp on ITV1.
It's a new TV show which features other comedians, performers and musicians including The Script, McFly and Enrique Iglesias.
He told Newsbeat that he's getting used to doing television again after quitting The One Show.
BBC News, 14th January 2011James Corden 'shocked' by Brits slating...
James Corden has admitted to being bitterly disappointed by the reaction of the Twitter community after it was confirmed that the actor would be returning to host this year's Brit Awards.
On The Box, 14th January 2011Not Going Out series 4 episode 2 review
You can say what you like about Not Going Out, and I'm a fully signed up fan of the show, but its hit rate and laugh count consistently impress. And it did once more, again, in last night's episode.
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 14th January 2011News Quiz: the clink is going to shrink
Here's an advance dose of tonight's News Quiz, featuring Susan Calman, Jeremy Hardy, Henning Wehn and Sue Perkins. After Justice Secretary Ken Clarke announced the closure of three "outdated and expensive" prisons, Sandi Toksvig asks German stand-up Henning Wehn for an analysis.
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 14th January 2011Videos
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7:25am15 min
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Piano Lessons
Episode 1Ronnie reacts to Debbie's new hairdo and deals with Barry's delusions of musical grandeur.
2:15pm45 min
Incredibly Guilty: A Comic Moral Fable
It is a troublesome day for Ed Hanson. He has to try keep his job, propose to his girlfriend and puts a National Treasure in a coma. Starring Stephen Mangan.
5:25pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 1 - CrushamondoSadie falls for geek-turned-hottie Joe, but how can she compete with trog-face Chloe? By proving to him that she's not a grease monkey in overalls. Cue one of Kit's makeovers.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 73, Episode 3Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests this week are Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Henning Wehn and Andy Hamilton.
8:30pm30 min
9pm60 min
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford
Episode 1Jason Manford is joined by a stellar line up of comedians including Micky Flanagan, Jim Jefferies and the award winning Russell Kane. Jason's house band this week is chart-topping Irish group The Script.
10pm30 min
Fast And Loose
Episode 1Hugh Dennis presents a fast-moving new series of improvised games and sketches. With guests Greg Davies, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood and Laura Solon.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 8, Episode 5After weeks of suffering at the hands of his own mental incarceration Frank is almost fully intact of his marbles and is planning his escape from the psychiatric hospital.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 8, Episode 12 - Matt Le Blanc, Mary Portas, Donald Sutherland, David MitchellGraham Norton is joined by actor Matt LeBlanc, retail guru Mary Portas, Hollywood legend Donald Sutherland and comedian David Mitchell.