BCG Daily Monday 5th December 2011
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David Jason calls for comedy clean-up
Only Fools And Horses legend David Jason has hit out at modern comedy for offending people.
Dan Menhinnit, The Sun, 5th December 2011Black Mirror leaves viewers thrilled and horrified
Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker's new Channel 4 comedy drama, has received a very positive reaction on Twitter, with viewers being a little disturbed by its tales of abduction and porcine sex but thrilled nonetheless.
Christopher Hooton, Metro, 5th December 2011Radio weekly #6: Giles Wemmbley Hogg; Heresy
This week Ian Wolf listens to a mayoral election and a debate on panto.
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 5th December 2011Video: John Cleese on why he returned to the stage
John Cleese tells BBC Breakfast how he turned his divorce and need for money to his advantage as part of his live Alimony Tour.
BBC News, 5th December 2011Review: Black Mirror episode one - The National Anthem
Charlie Brooker's obscene satire was thrillingly daring and highly intelligent...
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 5th December 2011Titter ye not: Double entendre is not yet dead
British innuendo has been replaced with simple-minded swearing, says Sir David Jason. But the double entendre is not yet dead.
The Telegraph, 5th December 2011Black Mirror: Eerie, scary and ludicrously true
Hyper-realistic Black Mirror might be, but with the PM having to shag a pig on live television, is it really that far removed from Bushtucker Trials? After a dodgy run, Brooker is back on form and bang on the money...
Jamal Guthrie, Sabotage Times, 5th December 2011The Big Interview: Al Murray
The Pub Landlord character started out as a caricature, but one that people might recognise. "The idea was that he's the kind of person you meet when you walk into a pub you've never been in before and he just starts on you verbally."
Chris Bond, The Yorkshire Post, 5th December 2011A guide to QI. Series I, episode 13 'Intelligence'
How do you get a goose interested in a volleyball? Well...
James Harkin, QI.com, 5th December 2011Misfits, 3.6 - episode six
We're deep enough into series 3 to make some sweeping statements about its quality, and I don't think many people will argue this has been its weakest year.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 5th December 2011Black Mirror - "The National Anthem"
The first in a trilogy of dark tales from misanthropic satirist Charlie Brooker, "The National Anthem" was a gleefully twisted and unsettling hour of comedy.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 5th December 2011Videos
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11:30am30 min
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
Series 5, Episode 2 - Iron ManWhen Giles accidentally enters an Iron Man triathlon in Spain, he has to enlist the help of Neil Diamond and a donkey.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Origins of LifeWith Tim Minchin, Dr Nick Lane, Adam Rutherford.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 56, Episode 4A return to the Sage Theatre in Gateshead for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, with Marcus Brigstocke on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 10Cilla Black hosts with guests Holly Willoughby, Rizzle Kicks, Angelos Epithemiou and Tiffany Stevenson.
10pm60 min
Sitcom Does...
Episode 4 - Sitcom Does Christmas With Ricky TomlinsonRicky Tomlinson looks at how sitcoms have mirrored the madness and merriment of the festive period, featuring Gavin & Stacey, The Vicar Of Dibley and Father Ted.
10:30pm30 min
Mongrels
Series 2, Episode 6 - Marion And The Myocardial InfarctionNelson's bid to salvage the showbiz career of a depressed chimpanzee is thwarted when his protege reveals an embarrassing personal habit. Marion takes a spin in the washing machine. Kali seeks revenge when her put-downs are outclassed by Destiny's fabulously bitchy new gay best friend.