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Child comedian hits back after McIntyre made him cry
Child comedian David Knight yesterday hit back at Michael McIntyre for making him cry on Britain's Got Talent, saying: "Harry Hill is still my favourite."
Nicola Methven, The Mirror, 18th April 2011The Reading List: Stand-up comedy
Last week UK comics voted Daniel Kitson the funniest man in Britain. But what books should budding stand-ups not put down?
Will Dean, The Independent, 18th April 2011Gigglebox Weekly #6: One Night Stand & Awfully Good
This week Ian Wolf looks at a stand-up show on Dave, and some terrible adverts.
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 18th April 2011Dara O'Briain reveals his dark side
If you don't consider Dara O'Briain an amiable creature, you need your head examined - or lopping off.
Tommy Holgate, Such Small Portions, 18th April 2011Les Dennis becomes a father for the third time
TV star Les Dennis has become a father for the third time.
Daily Record, 18th April 2011US version of The Thick of It commissioned
The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci has had a US version of the political satire commissioned by cable network HBO.
BBC News, 18th April 2011In With The Flynns
Mighty Will Mellor will be flexing his comedy muscles for BBC Comedy once more...
Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 18th April 2011Candy Cabs Q&A: Jo and Lisa
It's the last episode of Candy Cabs tonight (21.00, BBC One). If you can't wait, here's Candy Cabs Q&A. We put your questions to the stars of Candy Cabs. First up? Jo Joyner and Lisa Millet...
Steve Saul, BBC Comedy, 18th April 2011Misfits series two review
Rude, violent, sexy and superpowered- Britain's gritty superhero show does not feature truth, justice, or the American way.
Sarah Barrett, Suite 101, 18th April 2011Richard Herring interview
He's come to sort out all of those niggly theological issues that have been plaguing mankind for years. We spoke to Richard Herring about his tour, taboos and his teenage self.
UKTV, 18th April 2011James Acaster's backstage blog
A backstage blog by James Acaster...
James Acaster, UKTV, 18th April 2011Videos
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8am25 min
Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 6 - Monstrously Good CookiesWhen Kate wins a cookie competition, little does she know that some of Norman's fur went into the mix that won her the top prize. So when a film crew comes to film her making the famous cookies, Eddie and the monsters have to secretly get more fur into the dough.
10am30 min
Arthur Smith's Balham Bash
Series 3, Episode 3Arthur Smith presents stand-up comedy from Sean Lock and Annette Fagon and music from Squeeze, all from his own home.
11:30am30 min
Fags, Mags And Bags
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Bewerdine SpectrumSanjay goes on work experience at the local paper, The Lenzie Trumpet, and ends up writing the problem page which spells disaster for Ramesh and his loyal customers.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 7, Episode 3Arthur Smith, Tony Hawks, Charlie Brooker and Rhod Gilbert appear in the panel game built on truth and lies. Subjects covered tonight include mice, soup, television and Sir Walter Raleigh.
10pm30 min
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 6The decision to hold equestrian events in Greenwich Park is one of the most controversial choices made by the Olympic authorities, as the Deliverance team discovers.
10pm30 min
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 4Door Bitch gets cheesed off at a Farmer's Market and Miss Single tries to have a golf lesson.
10:40pm30 min
Burnistoun
Series 2, Episode 3Entrepreneur Alex Ciderson demonstrates his new invention, squabbling siblings Paul and Walter celebrate their dead mother's birthday with their usual rivalry, and cheeky 12-year-old boys Marky and Rosso set out to embarrass a family friend.