BCG Daily Monday 9th May 2011

Gigglebox Weekly #8 - Stewart Lee, Psychoville

This week Ian Wolf tackles some stand-up and something sinister.

Why is Hugh Laurie so popular?

Hugh Laurie's been getting a lot of attention. He's turned from a man with a limp who can put on a decent American accent, to a man with a guitar who can put on a decent American accent. The difference is that Hugh Laurie is pretending to be a doctor in House, whereas on his album Let Them Talk he is playing himself.

Video - House star Hugh Laurie: 'This is a dream'

Hugh Laurie joined BBC Breakfast to talk about his musical career. The Blackadder star is more recently recognisable for his role in the US hit series House, which has brought him huge acclaim and recognition in Hollywood.

Laurie's other great passion is music and he is releasing his debut album called "Let Them Talk", which celebrates the blues sound of New Orleans.

Russell Brand not such a sex god in ghastly Y-fronts

Reformed lothario Russell Brand looked a far cry from his old, leather-trousers-and-teased-hair self today in Miami. The comic actor paraded around in a pair of unflattering white Y-front pants during rehearsals for his upcoming film Rock Of Ages.

James Corden visited therapist 'when he became a d**k' (Link expired)

James Corden has admitted that he started having therapy, when his fame and privileged lifestyle led to him becoming a "d**k".

Maintenance memoirs to fund John Cleese's divorce

Comedian and actor John Cleese is reportedly penning an autobiography to help fund his £12.2 million divorce from his third wife.

An interview with Rachel Parris

Rachel Parris a musical comedian, who is both naturally funny and effortlessly unique, in terms of both her wit and talent as a musician.

David Schneider fans clamour for his return to Twitter

Fans of David Schneider, the comedian and actor, have taken to Twitter to complain about the star's silence on the social networking site.

Baddiel kicks off 'Blokey Book Club'

BBC Radio 5 Live has launched a "Blokey Book Club" to encourage men to read more fiction.

Greg Davies interview

Family's important to Greg Davies and he's quick to point out that while he seemingly slates them so publicly in his act, he hopes this conveys what a close unit they really are. Watch him on Dave's One Night Stand this Thursday, where he returns to Shropshire, and you'll see him introducing his former stomping ground by way of some fierce bickering with his sister.