BCG Daily Saturday 17th December 2011
Press clippings
Video - Five minutes with: Ed Byrne
Comedian Ed Byrne talks to Matthew Stadlen about how he got started in stand-up, live performance, climbing mountains and why the inspiration for his routines is like making compost
Matthew Stadlen, BBC News, 17th December 2011Dame Edna Everage: I inspired GaGa, Madonna and Mrs T
Outrageous comic Dame Edna Everage has sensationally claimed she inspired Lady GaGa and Madonna.
Laura Caroe, The Sun, 17th December 2011My secret life: Tim Key, poet and comedian, 35
Tim Key talks about his personal life.
Tim Key, The Independent, 17th December 2011Celebrate life, the universe and everything in 2012
Sunday, 11 March, 2012, Douglas Adams's 60th birthday, is the day to celebrate the man who gave us life, the universe and everything.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 17th December 2011British Comedy Awards amuses 1.7m on C4
The 2011 British Comedy Awards helped Channel 4 launch itself into third place in the Friday night ratings, trailing only ITV1 and BBC One.
Liam O'Brien, Digital Spy, 17th December 2011Jack Whitehall: 'I'm not going to Hollywood'
Jack Whitehall has said that he won't be leaving the UK for Hollywood in the near future.
Amy Bell, Digital Spy, 17th December 2011'Twenty Twelve' gets third series
Twenty Twelve will have two more series before the summer Olympics in London.
Andrew Mickel, Digital Spy, 17th December 2011Stars annoyed by 'Shooting Stars' and 'Psychoville' axe
Two of the comedy shows that the BBC decided to axe earlier this year won prizes at last night's British Comedy Awards, leading stars of the comedy world to criticise the licence fee broadcaster.
Andrew Mickel, Digital Spy, 17th December 2011'Inbetweeners' keen on Kylie Minogue cameo
The stars of The Inbetweeners have said that they are "definitely" keen for Kylie Minogue to film a cameo appearance after being presented with an award by the singer at the British Comedy Awards.
Andrew Mickel, Digital Spy, 17th December 2011No new 'Miranda' until late 2012
Miranda Hart's role in a new midwife drama means there will be no new episodes of her hit sitcom until autumn 2012.
Andrew Mickel, Digital Spy, 17th December 2011British Comedy Awards: Tube Talk verdict
There was a real sense of a changing of the guard at the 2011 British Comedy Awards...
Andrew Mickel, Digital Spy, 17th December 2011Opinion: The British Comedy Awards
Here are The Comedy Journal's views on The British Comedy Awards 2011, looking at the winners, losers and the night as a whole.
The Comedy Journal, 17th December 2011Red Dwarf X - Episode 1 - Set Report
A full episode of Red Dwarf has been recorded in front of a studio audience for the first time since 1999...
Ganymede & Titan, 17th December 2011TV & radio
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 9, Episode 20Michael Vaughan, Simon Day, John Rawling and Steve Bunce fight for punditry points.
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 21 - Little Monster And The Box Of TricksLittle Monster is unhappy, but Justin and Robert don't know why. Their good friend Nisha comes over to help cheer Little Monster up. Only after Justin has been pied five times and tries to wipe his face do they discover why Little Monster is sad!
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 22 - Little Pot Of BothersMr Bloom has sent a special seed to Justin. Unfortunately Justin and Robert feed it the wrong growing material and the plant threatens to eat the house. With some help from Mr Bloom, Little Monster manages to save the day.
8pm60 min
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 1 - "Stop Messin' About!" - The Very Best Of Kenneth WilliamsMatron! Kenneth Williams' saucy delivery made him one of our best-loved comic actors. Alongside rare footage, the Carry On team pay tribute to the late entertainer.
9pm60 min
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 2 - Sid! - The Best Of Sid JamesWith his trademark dirty laugh, Sid was made for the Carry On films. With extracts from his finest on-screen moments, there are also fond tributes from his many co-stars.
10pm120 min
Catherine Tate: Laughing At The Noughties
Sketch-show sensation Catherine tells the story of the decade in which she became a household name. She meets with comedy glitterati Alan Carr, David Walliams, Noel Fielding, Rob Brydon and her Doctor Who co-star, David Tennant, all of whom reflect on the greatest comedy moments in recent history.
10:20pm80 min
Rufus Hound: Being Rude
Comedian and presenter Rufus Hound goes back to his stand-up roots in a stunning live show, recorded at London's legendary 100 Club.