BCG Daily Saturday 10th December 2011
Press clippings
Political Animal's Andy Zaltzman looks back on 2011
Riots, revolution and financial meltdown should be a gift for comics but Berlusconi is beyond satire.
Andy Zaltzman, The Guardian, 10th December 20112012 shaping up to be a great year for comedy output
Forget the annual Christmas Day BBC 1 vs. ITV 1 battle royal. 2012 brings an even bigger main event to the forefront with challenger, Sky 1 declaring they are poised to be the 'home of original British comedy' and taking on the perennial powerhouse, the BBC, on their home turf - comedy and light entertainment.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 10th December 2011The Royle Family: Tube Talk Gold
The Royle Family is a bit of an odd show. When you turn it on, you're basically watching people watching television. But that is really its charm - it's quiet and gentle, but also very, very funny.
Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 10th December 2011Comedy Writing: Send in reinforcements
Let us remember that confusion is the enemy of comedy. An audience that is baffled won't laugh. You can baffle an audience if you like - that's called a mystery or a thriller - but it won't be all that funny.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 10th December 2011Yes Minister co-creator attacks 'biased' BBC
The BBC has has become 'too powerful' and should be downsized, says Sir Antony Jay.
Daniel Martin, Daily Mail, 10th December 2011Audio: Humour Me with Paul Foot
Paul Foot co-presents comedy podcast Humour Me.
Comedy Blogedy, 10th December 2011Frank Gallagher's homeless New Year
It's going to be a homeless and Shameless New Year for Frank Gallagher and the residents of the Chatsworth estate...
Ian Wylie, Manchester Evening News, 10th December 2011TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 9, Episode 19Katharine Merry, Des Kelly, Ian Moore and Will Buckley fight for punditry points.
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 19 - The SleepoverSomeone is making a mess every night in Justin's house, while Justin always wakes up tired in the morning. They discover that these two things may be related when Mr Maker comes round for a sleepover.