BCG Daily Friday 13th May 2011
Press clippings
University of Kent's comedy module is 10 years old
Much has been made, and rightly so, of the prevalence of stand-ups on our screens, airwaves and stages. However, while the phenomenon seems recent the 10th anniversary of the trail-blazing stand-up comedy module of the University of Kent's Drama and Theatre Studies course reminds us that the popularisation of the art form has some history behind it, and suggests that even the post, post-alternative era is all grown-up now.
Julian Hall, The Independent, 13th May 2011James Corden: The history boy who grew up
James Corden has come a long way since the play that made his name. Now back at the National Theatre, the Gavin & Stacey star talks fame, flops and fatherhood with Alice Jones.
Alice Jones, The Independent, 13th May 2011John Sullivan: A master of comedy
John Sullivan's lovable characters were both funny and rooted in reality. The world was his lobster.
David Quantick, The Telegraph, 13th May 2011An interview with Jason Cook
Jason Cook is a prolific writer and comedian who began performing in the comedy group Soup, from Newcastle.
The Humourdor, 13th May 2011HIGNFY: will the MasterChef duo cook up a storm?
John Torode and Gregg Wallace will take over as HIGNFY hosts tonight - who else would you like as guest presenter?
Kathy Sweeney, The Guardian, 13th May 2011The Comedy Genius of John Sullivan
At 1.15 yesterday I was in the company of many distinguished Actors including Sir David Jason and Nick Lyndhurst, writers, musicians, directors, TV executives, and scores of behind the camera programme making talent.
Gareth Gwenlan, BBC Comedy, 13th May 2011The grand tour continues
In the last three weeks, we've witnessed 70 sets of stand-up comedy in London, Brighton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Glasgow and Newcastle.
Sidd Khajuria, BBC, 13th May 2011HIGNFY caption competition
Here's a caption competition from the Have I Got News For You team, just for fun. Tweet your suggestions using the hashtag #captioncomp, or comment below!
Jon Aird, BBC Comedy, 13th May 2011James Corden hints at a Gavin & Stacey return
James Corden hints at a possible Gavin and Stacey special saying that he would be disappointed if he didn't write again with the show's co-creator Ruth Jones.
Alex Pielak, Metro, 13th May 2011Videos
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10am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 1, Episode 6Rufus Hound is joined by Isy Suttie as they presents a half-hour, weekly whizz through the world of comedy.
11:30am30 min
The Gobetweenies
Series 1, Episode 2 - Sniffing Stevie And The Gym HorseDivorced parents Joe and Mimi confuse son Tom about the morality of befriending losers. And Lucy explores a tattoo parlour.
1:45pm15 min
Sybil Law
Episode 1Leading Scottish comedy actress Una Maclean stars in a series featuring Sybil's comically unpredictable weekly exploits and confrontations with neighbourhood friends and foes.
5pm30 min
Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 1Take a trip to the Museum of Imagination and join new characters Colin and Malcolm, the airline trolley dollies who can't stop eating from the trolley, Tony who lives down the back of a sofa and old favourites the fearsome Vikings and the inhabitants of the remote Scottish island of North Barrasay.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 74, Episode 5Bans, Birthdays and Banks. Sandi Toksvig hosts in the week that injunctions didn't look very super, the Coalition's birthday didn't look very happy, and insurance looked rather unsure. Mark Steel, Sarah Millican, Miles Jupp and Jeremy Hardy make up the illustrious panel.
8:30pm30 min
The Comedy Genius Of John Sullivan
A tribute to John Sullivan who died last month, creator of Only Fools And Horses, Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends and many more.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
9:30pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of A League Of Their Own 3 Volume OneHighlights from the sport panel show's third and best season yet.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 9, Episode 5 - Lady Gaga, Geoffrey Rush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason ByrneGraham is joined by Lady Gaga as she performs two numbers - Judas and Born This Way - and showcases some spectacular costumes. Plus Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush, star of The King's Speech and new film Pirates Of The Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. And Gwyneth Paltrow too!