BCG Daily Friday 20th May 2011
Press clippings
Al Murray's Compete For Meat review: points for poultry
Compete for the Meat is diverting, bizarre and broad enough to entertain, and Dave material through-and-through. How much you enjoy it will ultimately depend on how much you like, or dislike, the beer, history and politics dispensing presenter.
Alasdair Morton, On The Box, 20th May 2011Compete For The Meat: a waste of a good title
Al Murray's Compete For The Meat was familiar ground for the Pub Landlord but it wasn't that funny the first time.
Keith Watson, Metro, 20th May 2011Michael Barrymore in hospital following suicide alert
Anguished Michael Barrymore was rushed to hospital on suicide alert yesterday after a worried pal called cops.
Alex West, The Sun, 20th May 2011Interview: Raymond Mearns, comedian
Being the warm-up comedian for a Pete Doherty concert can sometimes be no laughing matter. Just ask Raymond Mearns. But, as our reporter finds, the Glasgow comic is following in the footsteps of famous stand-ups who've gone pop.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 20th May 2011Psychoville series 2 episode 3 review
Spoilers ahoy, as we delve deep into the third disturbingly funny episode of Psychoville, which proves to be the most unexpectedly tragic yet...
Ryan Lambie, Den Of Geek, 20th May 2011'Psychoville' 2.3
We've reached the halfway mark and I'm worried Psychoville's proven me right and should have ended after one series.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 20th May 2011'Celebrity Juice' scores all-time high
Comedy panel show Celebrity Juice scored its highest ever audience on Thursday evening, while The Shadow Line again lost viewers, according to the latest audience data.
Andrew Laughlin, Digital Spy, 20th May 2011Mark Dolan: Documentary-making and an Edinburgh debut
Gimmick-free jokes? In Edinburgh? Whatever next. Channel 4's Mark Dolan talks to Emma McAlpine about his debut stand-up show and TV work to date.
Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 20th May 2011Psychoville review: Magical marmite
I'd recommend Psychoville, but if you're a newcomer to these murky waters, do yourself a favour and watch it from the beginning of series one. The plot is too good not to.
Nathan Rodgers, On The Box, 20th May 2011New comedy directory website launches
A new website which aims to provide a quick and easy way to search for and contact comedians, writers and performers has opened its doors and is already attracting some high profile users.
Giggle Beats, 20th May 2011Perry talks about Brand's sex life to Jonathan Ross
Katy Perry will reveal all about her sex life with hubby Russell Brand after he complained about not getting as much sex since they married. The candid discussion will form part of a one-off show hosted by Jonathan Ross on ITV.
Metro, 20th May 2011Al Murray's Compete for the Meat: review
Overall, Compete For The Meat is a decent idea and a reasonable way to give Al Murray's Pub Landlord a new format to apply his brand of jingoistic idiocy, but the mechanics of the format need serious attention and 20-minutes of fat carved away.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 20th May 2011An interview with Helen Keen
Helen Keen is a comedian who's comic sensibilities tend to lean towards the unusual, compared to the average stand up at least (unless you happened to be at one of Robin Ince's gigs - where she would fit right in).
The Humourdor, 20th May 2011Psychoville: series 2, episode 3
The third episode continues the story, and while it may not be as funny as the last episode, it still has some good moments.
Gareth Barsby, Suite 101, 20th May 2011Twitter sex therapist exposed as comedian David Earl
Earnest yet explicit Twitter character Dr Peter Thraft, who prompted speculation he could be Steve Coogan, has been revealed as Ricky Gervais' friend David Earl, aka Brian Gittins.
Ben Dowell and Vicky Frost, The Guardian, 20th May 2011Videos
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TV & radio
10am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 1, Episode 7Rufus Hound is joined by Jocelyn Jee Esien with news, reviews and previews of what's happening in comedy this week.
10:45am15 min
Incredible Women
Series 1, Episode 5 - Valerie PantherToday Jeremy meets Valerie Panther, the doyenne of British television. Valerie has been the genius behind almost every seminal TV programme for forty years and she has recently been asked by Number 10 to be the new broadcast integrity tzar.
11:30am30 min
The Gobetweenies
Series 1, Episode 3 - Commendation And CompetitionLucy creates her own Angel of North London, but why won't her father take her to his own exhibition?
1:45pm15 min
Sybil Law
Episode 2Leading 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 2Jasmine and Prudith have a go at pitch and putt, The Witchfinder General finds himself on daytime television and Phillipe the French exchange student tries to cheat at scrabble.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 74, Episode 6A satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Sandi Toksvig with guests Armando Ianucci, Will Smith, Bridget Christie and Jeremy Hardy.
7pm30 min
What's The Story?
Series 4, Episode 1Panellists Frank Honeybone, Clint Edwards, Nadia Kamil and Lembit Opik join host Justin Waite for a look back at the week in Wales and beyond.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 6Alan Johnson MP acts as host as Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Miles Jupp and Graham Linehan.
9:30pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of A League Of Their Own 3 Volume TwoMore highlights from the sport panel show's third and best season yet.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 9, Episode 6 - Snoop Dogg, Cuba Gooding Jr, Elle Macpherson, Cee Lo GreenGraham is joined by guests including legendary rap star Snoop Dogg, Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr, supermodel Elle Macpherson, and Cee Lo Green, who performs his new single I Want You (Hold On to Love) in the studio.