BCG Daily Thursday 1st December 2011
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The 2011 QI advent calendar competition
This year our elves have been busy all over the UK. On their travels, they have seen many Quite Interesting sights. As no self-respecting elf would be seen dead without a digital camera these days, they've also been preserving the best bits of their travels for posterity by taking a photo of their regulation QI Elf hat in a variety of locations.
QI.com, 1st December 2011Downton Abbey vs Ab Fab in Christmas Day ratings war
ITV has set out to win the Christmas Day ratings war with a festive serving of Downton Abbey.
Anita Singh, The Telegraph, 1st December 2011Gavin & Stacey's Joanna Page involved in Twitter spat
A case of mistaken identity saw the animal lover accused of voicing ITV's controversial Super Tiny Animals.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 1st December 2011Video: Terry Gilliam's battle to release Brazil in US
Hollywood film director and former Monty Python animator Terry Gilliam talks about how he struggled to get his 1985 award-winning film, Brazil, released in the US.
Sian Williams and Bill Turnbull, BBC News, 1st December 2011Charlie Brooker talks about Black Mirror
Charlie Brooker says his new part sci-fi, part satire comedy Black Mirror is not 'anti-Twitter', but highlights the insidious effect the exaggerated opinion of social networks can have.
Keith Watson, Metro, 1st December 2011Kate Moss fury at Jennifer Saunders' gag
Jennifer Saunders joked "Kate Moss is an old model." It's the fashion equivalent of telling a child Santa doesn't exist.
Gordon Smart, The Sun, 1st December 2011Charlie Brooker: the dark side of our gadget addiction
We are addicted to gadgets - but what are their side-effects? In his new drama series, Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker explores the dark side of our love affair with technology.
Charlie Brooker, The Guardian, 1st December 2011Modern Toss 2011 seasonal blow out
International cult cartoonists and animators Modern Toss are bringing their unique brand of precision swearing and stylishly cak-handed drawing to a Marylebone gallery this December for an unmissable, ground breaking, 10 day look back at their 2011 output.
Sabotage Times, 1st December 2011Full Monty's Peter Cattaneo to direct Bridget Jones 3?
Bridget Jones's Baby may be directed by The Full Monty's Peter Cattaneo.
Simon Reynolds, Digital Spy, 1st December 2011Videos
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TV & radio
2:15pm45 min
The Hamster
Dark Afternoon Play about the perils of economic growth... a couple have a hamster who keeps getting bigger and bigger.
9pm60 min
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 3, Episode 3 - Reginald D HunterPanel show favourite Reginald D Hunter heads up to Edinburgh with Steve Hughes and Henning Wehn.
9pm30 min
Rev.
Series 2, Episode 4There's a brilliant new teacher at the church school - problem is, he's an atheist.
9:30pm30 min
Life's Too Short
Episode 4During messy divorce negotiations, Warwick asks Ricky and Stephen for personal advice. Meanwhile, he moves into a new apartment and seeks election as chairman of the Society of People of Small Stature.
10pm40 min
Argumental
Series 4, Episode 5More dynamic debates with Sean Lock in the chair. Robert Webb, Seann Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Jo Brand make up the teams.
10pm30 min
PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 4 - WhatheatherWhen Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.
10pm30 min
Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 3, Episode 4 - NorwichFrank is joined in Norwich by Chris Addison and Katy Brand.
10:30pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 6Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
11pm30 min
Les Kelly's Britain
Episode 4Les talks to Britain's only male nun, a man who speaks using only sound effects, and answers the question 'What is the world coming to?'