BCG Daily Thursday 22nd December 2011

QI draws the largest non-news TV audience in Australia

Over the the summer ratings period when the highest rating non-news TV program was QI the British comedy panel game television quiz show on the ABC.

Review of the year 2011: comedy

Home-grown comedy continued its rise - and Michael McIntyre had a Desert Island moan.

Britain's Got Talent get David Walliams on judges panel

David Walliams is to be a judge on Britain's Got Talent.

Russell Brand mobbed by fans during a festive walk

Russell Brand had to run for cover as he got mobbed on a festive walk.

Jedward cause chaos on Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Jokers Jedward caused mayhem on the Alan Carr: Chatty Man festive special by falling down stairs into a festive tree.

Jennifer Saunders interview

Comedian Jennifer Saunders, 53, discusses the two new Christmas episodes of Absolutely Fabulous, taking the mick out of Elton John, and Madonna's sex life.

Video: The cast and writer of Outnumbered on Christmas

The chaotic Brockman family from the hit comedy series Outnumbered are back for a festive special this weekend.

They've decided to go away for Christmas, but as per usual it's not exactly stress-free.

Two of the stars of the series, Tyger Drew-Honey and Daniel Roche, joined the show's writer Andy Hamilton on the BBC Breakfast sofa to talk about Christmas in the Brockman household.

Justin Lee Collins denies harassing ex-girlfriend

Television presenter Justin Lee Collins today denied harassing an ex-girlfriend when he appeared in court.

Arabella Weir on the Doctor Who Christmas special

Actress Arabella Weir is starring in the Doctor Who Christmas special on Christmas day. Writing exclusively for the Telegraph, she explains why landing a role in 'the biggest, coolest show on television' marks a career high.

Tim Minchin fumes over song cut

Tim Minchin has lashed out at ITV after his performance was cut from Jonathan Ross's Christmas special.

Doctor Who Christmas special: Bill Bailey interview

Comic Bill Bailey tells Neil Midgley that landing a role in Doctor Who was like getting a knighthood.

Sitcom Writing: Central character needs work

I've been working one particular sitcom idea for a few of years. It's a silly, jokey, studio-based show, rather than a searingly satirical non-audience piece. More Black Books than The Thick of It. The show has slowly moved around from one thing into another, losing one of the main characters and shifting focus, even though the tone has remained the same.

ITV cut Tim Minchin's song from Jonathan Ross Show

Watch the performance that you won't see on the chat show.

Female comics will have the last laugh

Critics mock, but women deserve their place in comedy history - and are entering a golden age.

Tim Minchin's banned tune and 5 more of his songs

Scared of upsetting Christians, ITV have cut Tim Minchin's song from tomorrow's Jonathan Ross show. So here it is alongside five more crackers from his collection...