BCG Daily Thursday 5th May 2011
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Pappy's, and the fight for the sketch show
These men are aiming to resurrect the sketch show - with a time-travelling dinosaur and a wise old owl.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th May 2011Make-up curb on Psychoville set
The two creators of wacky Psychoville are sick of hours spent in make-up, they admitted yesterday.
Lucy Connolly, The Sun, 5th May 2011Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, BBC Two
One of the great pleasures of being a critic is watching a career develop, and Stewart Lee's is one that I've had the pleasure of, so to speak, for many years. I'm not a Stewart Lee completist but I enjoyed his early days on television with comedy partner Richard Herring in Fist of Fun (just about to be released on DVD for the first time) and This Morning With Richard Not Judy, his solo stand-up shows, his work on the wonderfully subversive Jerry Springer: The Opera and much, much more in between.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 5th May 2011Psychoville series 2 episode 1 spoiler-free review
The brilliant Psychoville returns for a second season. Here's our spoiler-free review of a superb opening episode...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 5th May 2011Marc Wootton to make RSC debut
Marc Wootton and Arsher Ali are to join the ensemble of the Royal Shakespeare Company for A Midsummer Night's Dream this summer.
Natalie Woolman, The Stage, 5th May 2011Gyles Brandreth: The day I opened for Bernard Manning
The former MP reveals all to Marissa Burgess.
Marissa Burgess, Chortle, 5th May 2011John Cleese show gets lukewarm critical reaction
The opening night of comic actor John Cleese's first UK tour has been met with lukewarm reviews by critics.
BBC News, 5th May 2011Scottish comics admit frustrations at being overlooked
The creators of the new wave of Scottish TV comedy including Limmy's Show and Gary: Tank Commander have said they're prepared to look elsewhere if BBC London continue to snub their work.
Paul English, Daily Record, 5th May 2011An interview with Iain Morris
Iain Morris is an English writer and comedian, probably best known for co-writing and creating the incredibly successful series "The Inbetweeners...
The Humourdor, 5th May 2011Laughs In The Park 2011
We're proud to announce that BBC Comedy will be bringing you highlights and exclusive online content from our live stage at this year's Laughs In The Park in Verulamium Park, St Albans.
BBC Comedy, 5th May 2011Simon Bird and Joe Thomas become men in Chicken
They're famed for their roles as awkward teenagers in The Inbetweeners and now Simon Bird and Joe Thomas are shooting a new TV comedy called Chicken.
Jessica Satherley, Daily Mail, 5th May 2011John Cleese: Unforgettable comedy moments
The Monty Python comic's career highlights, from Basil Fawlty to Bond.
James Lachno, The Telegraph, 5th May 2011QI: Quite interesting facts about Spain
A quietly intriguing column from the brains behind QI. This week: QI turns Spanish.
Molly Oldfield & John Mitchinson, The Telegraph, 5th May 2011Psychoville review: Series 2 Episode 1
Dark, twisted and incredibly funny, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pembleton's macabre creation, Psychoville, returns for its second series tonight. The show left fans frustrated and drooling with anticipation after a surprise cliff-hanger at the end of the last outing, and while it doesn't answer many of the questions that the fans asked, that's not necessarily a bad thing.
Peter Meehan, On The Box, 5th May 2011Hugh Grant takes pirate role in new Aardman adventure
Actor Hugh Grant will voice a bumbling pirate captain in a 3D animated adventure from the team behind the Oscar-winning Wallace and Gromit films.
BBC News, 5th May 2011Win a copy of Campus on DVD
Win a copy of Channel 4's Campus on DVD with Spoonfed.co.uk
Spoonfed, 5th May 2011Psychoville series 2 episode 1 review
Psychoville's back for more horror comedy, and this first episode is a great start to the second season. Here's our spoiler-filled review...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 5th May 2011Steve Pemberton interview: Psychoville
With macabre comedy Psychoville back on our screens for a second season, we chat to writer and performer Steve Pemberton about the series...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 5th May 2011Review: 'Psychoville' 2.1
Psychoville's back and it's as pleasingly peculiar and blissfully freakish as usual, with a fun script brought to life by a talented cast.
Dan Owen, Obsessed With Film, 5th May 2011Psychoville gets creepier than ever
It was a great start to the second series, an episode once again mixing chills with laughs and a dramatic ending. I'm hooked again.
Transmission Blog, 5th May 2011Psychoville: series 2, episode 1
Airing from June 18, 2009 for seven episodes, the first series of Psychoville was an interesting, darkly humourous experience. Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton, better known for their work on League of Gentlemen, brought forth a colourful and varied cast of demented characters who brought the show to life, as well as a story arc that blended terror and fun brilliantly. There was also a 2010 Halloween special for the show that maintained its splendour, and now it has returned again for a second series. The first episode may not be as good as most of the preceding series, but still begins another story that should be worth following.
Gareth Barsby, Suite 101, 5th May 2011Comedy Vehicle clamped by schedulers
Judging by the timeslot it's been given, I wouldn't expect to see another series of Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle in the pipeline. So I intend to savour the remaining five episodes of what might turn out to be the funniest and most intelligent but least-watched comedy series of the year.
Transmission Blog, 5th May 2011Videos
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The Simon Day Show
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dave Angel1990s Eco-Warrior Dave Angel performs at the Mallard Theatre and a confused delivery man arrives with gifts from a star.
9pm60 min
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 4 - Jason ByrneJason Byrne performs in his hometown of Dublin. Milton Jones and Rob Rouse provide sterling support.
10pm130 min
David Walliams' Awfully Good
Episode 3 - David Walliams' Awfully Good Movie MomentsFrom the world of the silver screen David Walliams presents cinema's most shoddy moments including atrocious monsters, terrible sex, baffling foreign accents and truly contemptible acting.
10pm30 min
Psychoville
Series 2, Episode 1The survivors of the explosion at Ravenhill Psychiatric Hospital are reunited to bury one of their number killed in the blast. But there is no rest for the wicked as new mysteries beckon.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 13Joining the panel this week is comedian and host of Take Me Out, Paddy McGuinness, Boy-band heartthrobs Max George and Tom Parker from The Wanted and superstar DJ David Guetta. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest captain Davina McCall.
10:30pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 7Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.
11pm30 min
49 Cedar Street
Radio 4 sitcom about two lads who are happily sharing a flat and living in peace... until an over-emotional woman moves into their spare room.