BCG Daily Tuesday 18th January 2011
Press clippings
Frankie Boyle is snubbing British Comedy Awards
Petulant Frankie Boyle has "thrown his toys out of the pram" and snubbed this weekend's British Comedy Awards - after allegedly being sidelined.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 18th January 2011Episodes raises a few laughs, but seems self assured
After much teasing in the series opener the second instalment of Episodes finally sees the arrival of ace in the deck Matt Le Blanc.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 18th January 2011Episodes episode 2 review
Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig's comedy series really hits its stride in episode two. Here's Ryan's review...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 18th January 2011Tim Vine: Master of the mini-joke
Tim Vine is famed for his one-liners. Can he teach Brian Logan the art of the fast gag?
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 18th January 2011Jonny Sweet: smell of success
Jonny Sweet played David Cameron on TV. Now he is attempting something even braver - a sitcom about the First World War. Alice Jones meets him.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 18th January 2011Inbetweeners' cast head off for Comic Relief road trip
The cast of the Inbetweeners are set to head off across the UK in search of the towns and villages with the rudest sounding names, all in aid of Comic Relief.
Such Small Portions, 18th January 2011Four Lions nominated for two Baftas
Chris Morris' suicide-bomber comedy Four Lions has been nominated for 2 awards at this year's BAFTA Film Awards.
Comedy Central, 18th January 2011Episodes raises a few laughs
After much teasing in the series opener the second instalment of Episodes finally sees the arrival of ace in the deck Matt LeBlanc.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 18th January 2011Numberwrong
According to Robert Webb, BBC Three genuinely asked him and David Mitchell to present a real version of their impossibly nonsensical quiz show sketch, Numberwang.
Transmission Blog, 18th January 2011Fry says 'no quick sell out' for first start-up
Writer and comedian Stephen Fry says he has ''ambition to get a quick valuation and sell out' after backing his first technology start-up, internet commenting service Pushnote.
Todd Cardy, Growth Business, 18th January 2011Episodes episode 2 review
Stephen Mangan and Tamsin Greig's comedy series really hits its stride in episode two.
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 18th January 2011Episodes 1.2 review
A marginal improvement on the terrible premiere, but this was still a rather lethargic half-hour, only enlivened by a few funny scenes.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 18th January 2011Gervais reveals trim physique in ridiculous gold pants
He left a room of Hollywood A-listers speechless with his outrageous comments hosting The Golden Globes on Sunday night, but this picture of Ricky Gervais is equally as shocking...
Sarah Fitzmaurice, Daily Mail, 18th January 2011Terry Wogan to join Just A Minute
Sir Terry Wogan is to become a panellist on long-running BBC Radio 4 gameshow Just A Minute.
BBC News, 18th January 2011Videos
TV
TV & radio
7:25am15 min
5:15pm30 min
Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 2Featuring Opera Oliver - the restaurant owner who just loves to sing about his food.
6:30pm30 min
Rudy's Rare Records
Series 3, Episode 1 - No Richie, No CryRichie is away, and Adam is missing him. But soon Adam discovers dance teacher Juanita, and so forgets all about his son.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 8, Episode 6Carl's 21st birthday is on the horizon and in an attempt to raise funds he sets up his own valet service.
10:30pm30 min
Coming Of Age
Series 3, Episode 1 - Kissy Woo!Matt's spending an increasing amount of time with a new student at college, and Chloe is incensed to discover that Robin is, in fact, Robyn...
11:05pm60 min
Shameless
Series 8, Episode 7Kelly and Shane need all the help they can get when their new fantasy-kidnap business lands them in trouble and sparks a police investigation.
11:10pm60 min
Comic's Choice
Episode 3 - Jo BrandJo Brand discusses her all-time heroes, favourite shows, and the comedies and comedians that inspired her so much that she wishes she could hand them an award.