BCG Daily Monday 17th January 2011
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Mitchell joins Brooker to grill politicians in new show
Channel 4 hopes 10 O'Clock Live could become the British equivalent of The Daily Show.
Adam Sherwin, The Guardian, 17th January 2011Shameless: Brits cement their place on US screens
Transatlantic links are getting stronger all the time, as a host of new exports hits America within a week.
John Plunkett, The Guardian, 17th January 2011My Day on a Plate: Sue Perkins
The comedian and television presenter Sue Perkins scores top marks for stamina as she reveals her highly unusual day on a plate.
Amy Bryant, The Telegraph, 17th January 2011Lenny Henry interview
Certainties have been lacking in Lenny Henry's life. But, on the eve of a new tour, he tells Rob Sharp that he'll always have stand-up.
Rob Sharp, The Independent, 17th January 2011Gervais disappearing act spark Golden Globes conspiracy
British host's jibes get a mixed response as he leaves stage halfway through ceremony and returns with a more subdued act.
Xan Brooks, The Guardian, 17th January 2011Mixed reaction to Ricky Gervais as Golden Globes host
Ricky Gervais promised this year he would push the boundaries as he hosted the Golden Globes for a second time. But by the end of the star-studded bash, many were left debating whether he had gone too far.
BBC News, 17th January 2011Russell Brand's Buzzcocks to be screened
A Never Mind the Buzzcocks episode with Russell Brand, pulled after the furore over his on-air phone messages to Andrew Sachs, is to be shown more than two years after it was filmed.
BBC News, 17th January 201110 O'Clock Live: where satire becomes serious
When ministers receive an invitation to appear on a new, live, satirical comedy show on Channel 4, it's understandable if alarm bells start ringing.
Adam Sherwin, The Guardian, 17th January 2011John Cleese hits out at British TV
John Cleese has issued a damning indictment of modern British television, which he said was once the best in the world but is now so bad he cannot bear to watch it.
Victoria Ward, The Telegraph, 17th January 2011Jonathan Ross: I piled on a stone at Xmas
Tubby Jonathan Ross put on so much weight over the festive period that he can no longer get into his shiny suits.
The Sun, 17th January 2011John Cleese turned down £200k to go on I'm A Celeb
John Cleese has revealed he turned down £200,000 to go on reality TV show I'm a Celebrity.
The Sun, 17th January 2011James Corden: I won't do a Ricky Gervais at the Brits
James Corden has vowed not to copy Ricky Gervais' controversial performance at the Golden Globes when he hosts the Brit Awards next month.
Metro, 17th January 2011Ruth Jones on her new role as Hattie Jacques
As we begin our interview her conversation is thoughtful, bordering on hesitant, even shy, but at the same time reassuringly down-to-earth. She admits she's quite content to blend into the background when she isn't in character.
Tim Randall, The Scotsman, 17th January 2011Jason Manford rocks fewer than 3m
Comedian's first TV presenting role since departure from The One Show is trounced by BBC1's Hustle with 5.9m viewers.
Jason Deans, The Guardian, 17th January 2011Globes host Ricky Gervais explains ceremony absence
Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais has spoken about his disappearance from stage during the US awards ceremony.
BBC News, 17th January 2011Comic's Choice review
Okay, hands up, Comic's Choice was merely another excuse for Channel 4 to bash out another cut and paste clip show, but unlike the recent David Walliams' Awfully Good it didn't drag on for days and was a great deal of fun.
Steven Cookson, Suite 101, 17th January 2011That Sunday Show, review
With the right guests, That Sunday Night Show could mimic the similar successes enjoyed by Clive James in the 1980s - or perhaps the show is damned to failure as it seeks to copy an outdated formula - but needs to bring in a whole panel of comedians or inventive thinkers.
The Custard TV, 17th January 2011What makes Miranda so 'what I call' funny?
Miranda Hart is nominated for four honours at the upcoming British Comedy Awards, but what makes her sitcom such a roaring success?
Hannah Brownlow, Suite 101, 17th January 2011Videos
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TV & radio
7:25am15 min
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Ed Reardon's Week
Series 7, Episode 2 - From Bean To CupEd finds himself working on a corporate video with old sparring partner Jaz Milvane and Oscar-winning producer Heidi Fisher.
5:15pm30 min
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 54, Episode 4A return visit to Crawley for programme regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, with Ross Noble on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
10pm30 min
Episodes
Series 1, Episode 2Sean and Beverly are still reeling from the network's decision to cast Matt LeBlanc as the star of their show.
10pm60 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 5, Episode 5 - Jonathan Ross, Kevin Bridges, Jack Whitehall, AdeleJonathan Ross chats about The British Comedy Awards; Kevin Bridges and Jack Whitehall tell Alan about the second series of Stand Up for the Week; and singer/songwriter Adele reveals her plans for the year.
10:35pm30 min
Gary: Tank Commander
Series 2, Episode 3 - Too Many ChefsSergeant Thomson punishes Gary and the boys by putting them on kitchen duty for the Captain's important dinner.
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Comic's Choice
Episode 2 - Lee MackLee Mack reveals his all-time fantasy nominations; from past comedic greats to present day comedy icon, in some of the categories from the British Comedy Awards.