BCG Daily Friday 4th February 2011
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Not Going Out series 4 episode 5 review: Fireworks
As Not Going Out nears the end of its current run, the show throws a mysterious woman into the mix...
Simon Brew, Den Of Geek, 4th February 2011Red Dwarf is back - good news, or not?
We now know that Red Dwarf will be returning for a new series in 2012. But with the mixed reception of the 2009 Back To Earth specials, is this such a good thing?
Seb Patrick, Den Of Geek, 4th February 2011Special 1 TV: Robbie's big impression
The show must go on despite the fact that Sven has been put to pasture.
The Special 1, BBC Blogs, 4th February 201110 O'Clock Live: is it getting any better?
Channel 4's satirical show has moments of brilliance - but much of it continues to misfire.
Dan Sabbagh, The Guardian, 4th February 2011BBC comedy training? That's certainly not funny
It has been quite a week for the people in charge of international relations at the BBC.
First there was Richard Hammond apparently offending Mexico - not any specific Mexican, but the entire nation, even the cacti - with a joke on Top Gear.
Now we hear that Stephen Fry has been prevented from filming in Japan because of comments made on the comedy quiz show that he chairs, QI.
The Beeb, as is their wont, has bent over backwards to apologise to both nations. Quite why is anyone's guess.
Richard O'Hagan, Daily Mail, 4th February 2011The News Quiz: Crime in the community
Examining the merits of the online street crime map, which launched in England and Wales earlier this week... and then promptly crashed.
Jaine Sykes, BBC Comedy, 4th February 201110 O'Clock Live has seriously high levels of Laverne
I tune in to 10 O'Clock Live on a Friday in the hope of a few laughs at the hands of Charlie Brooker. But in tonight's episode this comprised only five minutes of the hour which was otherwise given over to cheap one-liners from Jimmy Carr and the always-grating Lauren Laverne waffling.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 4th February 2011David Walliams set to make a guest appearance in Dr Who
Little Britain comedy star David Walliams has revealed that he's set to make a guest appearance in the next series of Doctor Who...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 4th February 2011David Walliams to swim 200 miles for Sport Relief
Come Fly With Me star David Walliams is to swim around 200 miles - along the length of the River Thames - in his latest charity challenge.
Daily Record, 4th February 2011The Inbetweeners movie begins shooting
Three record-breaking E4 series and a bucket-load of awards after the Rudge Park Comprehensive students first hit our screens, the highly anticipated Inbetweeners movie is finally about to begin shooting, it was announced today.
Tim Glanfield, Radio Times, 4th February 2011Video: Candy Cabs stars love Lymm
The cast of new BBC comedy drama Candy Cabs sure had a sweet time when they filmed the show in leafy Lymm in Cheshire.
Dianne Bourne, Manchester Evening News, 4th February 2011Videos
TV & radio
1:35pm15 min
Piano Lessons
Episode 4Ronnie faces his biggest romantic decision for 36 years and Barry turns up with a hammer.
5:15pm30 min
Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 15Rhythmic toy soldier Major Boogie throws some shapes on the toy shelf, Professor Muddles has a confusing encounter with a familiar scientist and Gail Force practices her cheesy smile while reporting from a local fête.
5:25pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 4 - SlumberliciousSadie accidently arranges a slumber party and ends up with Chloe coming to her sleepover.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 73, Episode 6Sandi Toksvig is joined by Jo Brand, Susan Calman, Jeremy Hardy and Andrew Lawrence.
9pm60 min
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford
Episode 4Jason Manford is joined by ITV's favourite pub landlord Al Murray, and top comics Andi Osho, Jimeoin, Russell Kane and Gamarjobat. Jamiroquai take on house band duties.
10pm30 min
Fast And Loose
Episode 4Hugh Dennis presents another episode of the fast moving improv show. With guests Wayne Brady, Ruth Bratt, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Jonathan Mangum and David Reed.
10:30pm60 min
The Leicester Comedy Festival
Episode 6 - The Leicester Comedy Festival 2011An hour of stand-up from the 2011 festival launch at Leicester's De Montfort Hall, compered by the brilliant Jarred Christmas.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 8, Episode 15 - Helen Mirren, Emily Blunt, Ed Byrne, The WantedGraham is joined by Dame Helen Mirren, talking about her new film Brighton Rock; The Devil Wears Prada actress Emily Blunt; top comedian Ed Byrne; and The Wanted, who perform in the studio.