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BCG Daily Saturday 19th November 2011

News

Henning Wehn Radio

German comedian Henning Wehn given a Radio 2 series

German comedian Henning Wehn is to present a six-part comedy show on Radio 2 early next year.

Features

Paul Provenza Live

Set List's Paul Provenza interviewed

Widely blamed for fatally wounding US drama Northern Exposure, Paul Provenza went and showed 'em by making a surprise hit of dirty-mouthed doc The Aristocrats. Now he's bringing Set List to Soho, and scaring the bejeezus out of Britain's best comics.

Press clippings

US ruined Life On Mars but could improve UK comedies

US TV ruined Life On Mars but it could do Trollied, Scott & Bailey and Friday Night Dinner some favours.

Jonathan Bernstein, The Guardian, 19th November 2011

Reginald D Hunter is out to make us squirm

No topic is too dark for stand-up comic Reginald D Hunter. But, as the Have I Got News For You star explains, there's a moral purpose behind his most shocking material.

Marc Lee, The Telegraph, 19th November 2011

Liam Neeson backs Ricky Gervais as Golden Globes host

Liam Neeson is backing controversial Ricky Gervais to shine in his third stint as host of the Golden Globes - despite the storm over his comments last year.

Daily Record, 19th November 2011

Reginald D Hunter on Sepp Blatter, racism & Herman Cain

"Racism is hilarious. It's only uptight people who don't know it."

Felicity Morse, The Huffington Post, 19th November 2011

Gloria Spielman on Marcel Marceau

I have three picture books ready and looking for a home.

Nicki Richesin, The Children's Book Review, 19th November 2011

Videos

Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Pete (Hugh Dennis), Sue (Claire Skinner), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Outnumbered kids perform The Monkees

The kids from Outnumbered perform The Monkees's classic to raise funds for Children In Need 2011.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix TV

Never Mind The Buzzcocks - Children in Need

The panel discover that Pudsey is a benefits cheat, and Noel gives the bear a hug.

Vic and Bob Make Street Magic

Vic and Bob compete against Dynamo with their own brand of street magic in this sketch for Children In Need 2011.

Rev.. Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander). Copyright: Big Talk Productions TV

Rev. - Do You Think There is a Heaven?

Visiting Joan in her nursing home, Adam finds himself tackling some of life's biggest questions.

Rev.. Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander). Copyright: Big Talk Productions TV

Rev. - Enid Comes to Stay

Alex and Adam are excited to have his Goddaughter Enid stay with them whilst her dad Tim is away in France. However, it seems that little Enid isn't quite as thrilled about the visit as they are.

Rev.. Rev Adam Smallbone (Tom Hollander). Copyright: Big Talk Productions TV

Rev. - Fish Fingers

Surely feeding a child shouldn't be this difficult?

Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix TV

Never Mind The Buzzcocks - A Question about Rihanna

Clip in which Noel's team start to answer a question about Rihanna.

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Colin Murray. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Episode 16

German comedian Henning Wehn, journalist and actor Tom Watt, TV and radio presenter Natalie Pinkham and journalist and FT regular Will Buckley join Colin Murray.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11am
25 min
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 13 - Robert Gets Converted

Robert has invented a converter which changes the sounds of things. Unfortunately he falls into his contraption and ends up talking gobbledygook. Will anyone come and save the day?

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45pm
30 min
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 7

I'm A Celebrity is back this week, with star guest ... Sinitta. There's also penguin hopping in Frozen Planet, and a spot of bother with ashes on both Doctors and Coronation Street.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 10pm
45 min
The Boat Show

Comedy On The Boat

Episode 6

Stand-up performances by Michael Legge, Christian Reilly, Chris McCausland and Paul Tonkinson on board the Tattershall Castle on the River Thames.

Radio 2 logo 10pm
60 min
Radio 2 Comedy Spectacular For Children In Need. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Jason Cook. Copyright: BBC

Radio 2 Comedy Spectacular For Children In Need

Alex Horne and The Horne Section band present highlights from a night of comedy in aid of Children In Need.

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