BCG Daily Wednesday 18th January 2012
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Gervais fails to make girlfriend Jane Fallon laugh
Ricky Gervais has landed back to reality with a bump. The comedian failed to crack a smile as he carried a giant umbrella around NYC, sheltering himself and partner Jane Fallon from the rain
Daily Mail, 18th January 2012BBC Monday comedy push 'failing to attract big ratings'
A string of BBC stars were outshone by a whole galaxy of them as the public broadcasters' attempts at Monday night comedy failed to attract audiences.
Andrew Hough, The Telegraph, 18th January 2012Ricky Gervais: "No more Globes for me"
Ricky Gervais has ruled out a fourth stint as host at the Golden Globes - insisting he's going out on a high.
The Daily Express, 18th January 2012Big name line-up for Glasgow Comedy Festival
Dara O'Briain, Rory Bremner and Jenny Eclair will perform at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
Daily Record, 18th January 2012Roy 'Chubby' Brown meets Stockton Olympic hopeful
He's a lean, mean running machine - but enough about Roy 'Chubby' Brown... The colourful comedian came face to face with Teesside Olympic sprint hopeful Richard Kilty at a Stockton gym in a true meeting of two fine physical specimens.
Dave Robson, Teesside Gazette, 18th January 2012Your next box set: Porridge
There's a sadness and bitterness beneath the laughs in the one-of-a-kind TV wonder of Porridge.
Michael Hann, The Guardian, 18th January 2012Anchorman's David Koechner joins US Friday Night Dinner
David Koechner has landed a role in the forthcoming US remake of Friday Night Dinner.
Morgan Jeffrey, Digital Spy, 18th January 2012Vexed is back in production
How about a bit of good news for the middle of the week? Yes? OK then - detective comedy Vexed has begun shooting the next series with stars Toby Stephens (Jane Eyre, Robin Hood, Cambridge Spies) playing D.I. Jack Armstrong, and Miranda Raison (Spooks, Merlin, Married Single Other) playing new character D.I. Georgina Dixon.
Suzy Grant, BBC Comedy, 18th January 2012The double act: Twice as nice?
What is the secret of a great comedy double act? Chris Hallam investigates.
Chris Hallam, Chortle, 18th January 2012Phill Jupitus sends up the Big Society
Comedian Phill Jupitus is starring in a new political satire called Big Society!, a spoof music hall show poking fun at Prime Minister David Cameron, the coalition government and pretty much everyone else in a position of power.
Ian Youngs, BBC News, 18th January 2012TV & radio
11:30am30 min
A Short Gentleman
Episode 3When dealing with his wife's lover, Robert employs his deadliest weapon: being a gentleman.
11pm15 min
Tina C's Global Depression Tour
Episode 2 - IcelandChristopher Green's comic creation is in Iceland this week.