BCG Daily Thursday 24th February 2011
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Interview - Tom Rosenthal ('Friday Night Dinner')
New sitcom Friday Night Dinner kicks off this Friday on Channel 4, and judging by the comedy pedigree attached, we're in for a bit of a treat. Springing from the fertile mind of Look Around You creator Robert Popper, the series stars ex-Inbetweener Simon and comedy stalwart Tamsin Greig as members of a rather eccentric family unit. We caught up with stand-up comedian Tom Rosenthal, who plays mischievous son Johnny Goodman, to chat about his television acting debut, working with comic legends and odd family wrestling rituals!
Morgan Jeffery, Digital Spy, 24th February 2011All the King's Fools: Disability is deep in comedy DNA
Heritage entertainment develops historical accuracy at Hampton Court this week, as learning-disabled actors play Tudor jesters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 24th February 201110 O'Clock Live: is it a hit, or a flop?
After six weeks, Channel 4's topical satire has had time to bed in. Two critics debate its merits.
Ceri Radford and Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 24th February 2011Ten O'Clock Live, Channel 4, week 6, preview
Six weeks in, the satirical news show presented by David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne is now halfway through its run and the team seem to have finally settled into their stride.
The Telegraph, 24th February 2011Video: Cilla Black in 'Benidorm'
Cilla Black returns to ITV1 primetime tomorrow night. No, it's not a re-run of Blind Date or a revived Surprise, Suprise - the Scouse singer and TV presenter is actually turning up in Derren Litten's hit comedy series Benidorm.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 24th February 2011Udderbelly returns with a hooves who of comedy
The giant upside-down purple cow of mirth is back on the south bank, and there's some good stuff to be found such as David O'Doherty, Isy Suttie and, er, Paul Daniels. Run these past-eur-ise ...
London Is Funny, 24th February 2011Your Choice: The Best in TV Comedy
TedFest starts today, but is Father Ted your favourite. Let us know.
Tom Eagles, Geeks.co.uk, 24th February 2011Interview: Robert Popper
The writer of a sitcom explains why he left the prayers out.
Jessica Elgot, The Jewish Chronicle, 24th February 2011QI: Quite interesting facts about orange
An intriguing column from the brains behind QI, the BBC show. This week: orange.
Molly Oldfield & John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 24th February 2011Andy Murray tries to escape James Corden's clutches
With a major tennis tournament just a couple of weeks away, Andy Murray can't afford to have too many late nights. But try telling that to James Corden, who just didn't want to let his tennis friend go home too early.
Daily Mail, 24th February 2011Karaoke and lacy bras in 'Benidorm'
The third interview in our week of Benidorm chats is with Shelley Longworth, who plays Sam, a new loudmouth rival for Madge at the holiday resort. We gave her a call back in cloudy England to find out more about her role and got the gossip on the cast's karaoke nights, her dodgy costumes and the ITV comedy's upcoming guest stars.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 24th February 201110 O'Clock Live: an alternative (comedy) view
"Lauren Laverne: It's 10 O'Clock. We're live on Channel 4. Welcome to 10 O'Clock Live! This is one of the few times you'll see me this evening, so make the most of it."
Laura Pledger, Radio Times, 24th February 2011Videos
TV
TV & radio
6:30pm30 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 1, Episode 4 - Estate AgentsTom wonders why we still need estate agents.
10pm60 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 1, Episode 6David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne broadcast live. Guests include General Secretary of the Rail Maritime and Transport Workers union, Bob Crow.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 3This week, fashion guru Gok Wan, Danny Jones and Lethal Bizzle join the gang.
10pm30 min
Limmy's Show!
Series 2, Episode 2Jacqueline McCafferty tries her luck at ceilidh speed dating. Zoned-out waster Dee Dee takes an epic trip to Yoker, and psychic medium Raymond Day brings more surprising news from the spirit world. Meanwhile, Limmy gets embroiled in a karaoke melodrama, has a novel approach to gang fighting and helps us with our spelling.
10:30pm30 min
Lunch Monkeys
Series 2, Episode 4 - Dream A Little DreamKenny is back from a week on tour with the band for which he does photos and flyers. Tania has missed him, but Asif has missed him more.
10:30pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 4, Episode 3This week, we meet Banksy to talk about his Oscar nomination and also hear a snippet from the newly-discovered Enid Blyton book.
11pm30 min
It's Your Round
Series 1, Episode 2Andy Parsons, Rebecca Front, Miles Jupp and prog-rock legend Rick Wakeman battle it out to see who can beat each other at their own games.