BCG Daily Friday 10th June 2011
Press clippings
Phil Kay launches bicycle tour of the South Bank
There was a time when Phil Kay's brand of improvised madness was seen as revolutionary in the comedy world. Now the former British Comedy Award winner and Perrier nominee will oversee a host of further revolutions in his name when, before his gig at London's Udderbelly, he will lead his audience on a bicycle tour of the South Bank.
Julian Hall, The Independent, 10th June 2011Tamsin Greig to take on Royal Court role
Tamsin Greig is to star in a new comedy at London's Royal Court Theatre about a former Greenham Common protester as part of its new season.
Tim Masters, BBC News, 10th June 2011Walliams 'fat' jibe at Adele
Funnyman David Walliams branded superstar singer Adele fat in filming for his new TV show.
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 10th June 2011BBC reveals plans for Edinburgh Fringe Festival
For the first time ever, the BBC's Edinburgh Festival coverage will come from under one roof for all its Fringe activities.
BBC Ariel, 10th June 2011'Mock The Week' return amuses 2m
Mock The Weekreturned with 2m on Thursday evening, while documentary The Duke At 90 outperformed Injustice, according to the latest audience data.
Andrew Laughlin, Digital Spy, 10th June 2011Stephen Fry changes "Dam Busters" dog name to 'Digger'
The Dam Busters dog will be renamed for a new version of the classic war movie, it has emerged. Stephen Fry, who is writing the film's screenplay, said there was "no question in America that you could ever have a dog called the N-word".
BBC News, 10th June 2011Armando Iannucci - the doctor of comedy
The man who's given the world Alan Partridge, The Day Today and The Thick Of It has been given an honorary doctorate from the University Of Glasgow. To celebrate this essentially meaningless triumph (he can't even write prescriptions, for heaven's sake) here's a look at some of his finest moments.
UKTV, 10th June 2011Graham Norton: hail the king of chat
After a few years in the doldrums, Graham Norton seems to be back to his risque best. So has he regained his edge over chatshow rivals?
Julia Raeside, The Guardian, 10th June 2011Steve Coogan: 'Neuroses help with creativity'
Steve Coogan has insisted that struggling with "hang-ups and neuroses" allows him to be more creative.
Jennifer Still, Digital Spy, 10th June 2011American Misfits remake still possible...
The possibility of a US remake of E4's fantastic superhero drama Misfits has never been popular with fans of the show. While the USA is the birthplace of the comic-book superhero, Misfits was by its very nature a fresh spin on the American tropes of the genre. A raucous, violent, profane, anarchic take on the simple premise of young offenders being given super-powers after a freak storm.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 10th June 2011Videos
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TV & radio
10am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 1, Episode 10Rufus Hound talks comedy with Andy Nyman as they gossip, banter and review what is happening in the world of comedy this week.
11:30am30 min
Polyoaks
Series 1, Episode 2Dr Jeremy and the two Dr Thornton brothers have been persuaded by their consortium to buy the Polyoaks walk-in centre.
1:45pm15 min
...At The Stand
Greg At The Stand, Episode 1Join Greg McHugh for some stand-up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the UK right now. With Phil Nichol, Danny Lobell and Sean Hughes.
5pm30 min
Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 4Monty and Emily start to build the set for their new musical, Louise's knickers cause problems and Jasper the dog goes missing again.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 34, Episode 1Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Mitch Benn, Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin and special guest John Finnemore for the first in a new series of the topical gang-show.
7pm30 min
What's The Story?
Series 4, Episode 4Clint Edwards, Connie Fisher, Steve Parry and Josh Widdicombe answer the questions on the week in Wales and beyond in the topical quiz.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 9Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.
9pm120 min
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Episode 2 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2011Channel 4 hosts another comedy extravaganza from the O2, in support of Great Ormond Street.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 9, Episode 9 - Tom Hanks, Simon Pegg, Nicole ScherzingerGraham is joined by Tom Hanks, Simon Pegg, and X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger.