BCG Daily Thursday 27th January 2011
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Jonathan Ross: Russell Brand 'ideal guest' for new show
Jonathan Ross says Russell Brand would be his 'ideal guest' on the new chat show, set to launch this October.
Amy Duncan, Metro, 27th January 2011Jo Brand says women are too soft for comedy
Jo Brand has claimed comedy is largely a man's world because women are too soft.
Cara Simpson, Coventry Telegraph, 27th January 2011Paul McCartney tells James Corden he's too fat
Beatles legend Paul McCartney tells comic James Corden he's too fat to go to Africa in a new sketch for Comic Relief.
Colin Robertson, The Sun, 27th January 2011Keith Lemon takes on The Hoff
Celebrity Juice will return next month with zany host Keith Lemon taking on The Hoff in more bizarre challenges.
The Sun, 27th January 2011Fry to collect honorary degree from Sussex University
Stephen Fry will join a record number of graduating students tomorrow.
The writer and comedian will collect an honorary degree from the University of Sussex at its winter graduation ceremony at Brighton Dome.
Emily-Ann Elliott, Brighton Argus, 27th January 2011Peter Capaldi's still in the loop
Malcolm Tucker might be fictional, but that doesn't stop Peter Capaldi being pestered for comment about the demise of Andy Coulson.
Monkey, The Guardian, 27th January 2011Aardman Animations plan new Shaun the Sheep film
Aardman Animations, the Oscar-winning company behind Shaun the Sheep, has started work on a new feature film starring the character.
BBC News, 27th January 2011Edinburgh Fringe: Karen Koren - Gilding the Balloon
I can't help note that no other operators were given the opportunity to tender for the George Square site Assembly is moving to.
Karen Koren, The Scotsman, 27th January 2011Rhod Gilbert says sorry with cancer cash
Rhod Gilbert stunned audiences at The Hexagon this week when he pledged takings from the show to Berkshire Cancer Centre.
Sarah Dave, Reading Post, 27th January 2011Hattie review
It was the central performances that were special. Ruth Jones is more beautiful than Hattie Jacques was, but otherwise she was just right.
Rachel Cooke, The New Statesman, 27th January 2011Not Going Out series 4 episode 4 review
A slight change of cast, as marriage guidance counselling takes a sinister turn in the latest Not Going Out...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 27th January 2011Videos
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5:15pm30 min
Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 9Intrepid explorer Rapids Johnson visit a beach to find a rare panda; and eclectic chef Dina Lady experiments with choux pastry.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 3, Episode 4Comedian-activist Mark Thomas collates policies suggested by his studio audience into a People's Manifesto.
9pm30 min
Come Fly With Me
Episode 6Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.
9:30pm30 min
Not Going Out
Series 4, Episode 4 - DancingLucy and Tim's parents, Geoffrey and Wendy, are separating. Geoffrey moves into Lucy's flat, banishing Lee to the sofa. To get his room back and avoid being thrown onto the street, Lee must now play Relate Counsellor to patch up the marriage.
10pm60 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 1, Episode 2David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne broadcast live from TV Centre. Alistair Campbell is amongst the guests tonight.