BCG Daily Friday 20th January 2012
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Neil Kinnock makes cameo appearance in Stella
Neil Kinnock films a cameo in Ruth Jones' sitcom Stella - and is revealed as an unlikely crush for the downtrodden housewife.
The Sun, 20th January 2012Ricky Gervais plays God in US pilot 'Afterlife'
Atheist Ricky Gervais winds up his critics by posting this snap of himself as God.
The Sun, 20th January 2012Ex-Dr Who David Tennant ties knot in romantic comedy
Former Doctor Who David Tennant, who wed Georgia Moffett last month, is walking up the aisle for his new film, romcom The Decoy Bride.
The Sun, 20th January 2012Mrs Brown's Brendan has 'no idea what's going on'
Brendan O'Carroll tells TV Times magazine about his joy at playing everyone's favourite potty-mouthed Irish matriarch in Mrs Brown's Boys.
TV Times, 20th January 2012Olivia Colman sheds dowdy image for awards bash
She's know for playing quite plain characters such as Sophie in Peep Show and a vicar's wife in Rev. But tonight, Olivia Colman proved that she can pull off super sexy with the best of them as she arrived at an awards ceremony in a very low cut dress.
Georgina Littlejohn, Daily Mail, 20th January 2012Video: Miranda Hart on babies in Call the Midwife
Miranda Hart plays a clumsy midwife in new drama Call The Midwife. She explains more to BBC Breakfast.
BBC Breakfast, 20th January 2012Video: Disabled comedian Francesca Martinez fears cuts
Actor Francesca Martinez took a swipe as Jeremy Clarkson as she claimed 500,000 people could lose disability benefits.
The comedian, who has cerebral palsy and appeared in Extras, warned "anyone could become disabled" and said public attitudes were hardening with increased hate crime against those with disabilities.
She then debated her film with Michael Portillo who claimed some people received disability benefits who were not entitled to them.
Francesca Martinez, BBC News, 20th January 2012Patrick Monahan for Let's Dance For Sport Relief
Show Me The Funny winner Patrick Monahan has been unveiled as a contesant in this year's Let's Dance For Sport Relief.
Giggle Beats, 20th January 2012What would you put in Room 101?
The RadioTimes.com team nominate their pet peeves - tell us yours.
Radio Times, 20th January 2012Room 101 offered a new, paired down format
Room 101 was entertaining enough as new host Frank Skinner was joined by Danny Baker, Fern Britton and Robert Webb, but this was a blander, bleached version of the classic comedy show.
Rachel Tarley, Metro, 20th January 2012Stephen Fry undergoes three hours of dental surgery
Stephen Fry underwent dental surgery during a mammoth three-hour session on Friday.
The Daily Express, 20th January 2012Russell Brand: Chaotic gig helped me get off drugs
Russell Brand says a chaotic Scots gig helped him to quit drugs and make it as a stand-up.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 20th January 2012Room 101 review
It was hard not to feel that the revamp had sacrificed some of the Orwellian bite - it was all rather... primetime.
Will Parkhouse, Orange TV, 20th January 2012Room 101 review
This is fresh enough to feel like a welcome addition to family and, in such, can be judged as a success. As long as the guests are good, we're convinced of another memorable series from Room 101.
The Comedy Journal, 20th January 2012Luxury Comedy: A cheeky peek behind the scenes (Link expired)
Some behind-the-scenes photos from the filming of Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy.
The Velvet Onion, 20th January 2012Videos
TV
TV
Radio
TV & radio
7:30am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 3, Episode 3Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter take a look the world of comedy. Guests this week include Dara O'Briain.
1:15pm30 min
The Comedy Café
Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.
5:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 2 - AssemblyHaving his brother Nathan as a teacher at his school is having a disastrous effect on Josh's ability to have fun, scheme schemes and scam scams.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 76, Episode 4Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, John Finnemore and Simon Munnery examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Zeb Soanes reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
7pm30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes
Series 1, Episode 2 - ReligionMore historical heroism - as Saint David, Saint Patrick and Gerald of Wales are put to the Totaliser Test. With guest Henry Widdicombe.
8:30pm30 min
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 1 - Danny Baker, Fern Britton, Robert WebbFrank Skinner acts as host of the new revamped series. This week Danny Baker, Fern Britton and Robert Webb try to send the things they hate the most into the infamous Orwellian chamber. Nominations include Jeremy Kyle and panel shows.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Episode 11 - Kenneth Branagh, Zach Braff, Frank SkinnerAmong the guests on Graham's sofa this week are actor and director Kenneth Branagh, star of Scrubs and Garden State Zach Braff, comedian Frank Skinner and pop star Taio Cruz, who also performs his new single Troublemaker.
10:35pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 5, Episode 6John Bishop, Ruth Jones and Jason Derulo join quiz master Chris Moyles to flaunt their general knowledge with the aim of claiming the top spot on the leader board and avoid singing out the show.