BCG Daily Monday 23rd January 2012
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Chris Tarrant wants to put Sooty into Room 101
Chris Tarrant hates children's puppet Sooty so much he wants to put it into Room 101.
The Sun, 23rd January 2012David Walliams is too rude for BGT
Comic David Walliams infuriated ITV1 bosses by making smutty jokes on his judging debut on Britain's Got Talent.
Jen Blackburn, The Sun, 23rd January 2012Gigglebox weekly #34 - Room 101
This week saw the return of the worst place in the entire world, but in a totally new way.
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 23rd January 2012Interview: Jo Brand
Can the power of comedy alter Britain's increasingly grim political landscape? That was the question on everyone's lips as comedian Jo Brand offered her thoughts at David Miliband's annual lecture in South Shields.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 23rd January 2012Phill Jupitus interview
The Buzzcocks Phill Jupitus is, it transpires, simply one facet of this interesting man who has more to his character than it might first appear.
Nick Ahad, The Yorkshire Post, 23rd January 2012Sandi Toksvig becomes Portsmouth University chancellor
Comedian, author and presenter succeeds Sheila Hancock and is welcomed by Professor John Craven (not that one).
The Guardian, 23rd January 2012Room 101: Rule of three
It seems to work. Robert Webb, Danny Baker and Fern Britton were the guests on Friday and, with the floor open for a wider conversation and more criticism of individual choices, we pretty much have a new show on our hands that manages to retain the point of the concept.
Liam Tucker, TV Pixie, 23rd January 2012The rise of the comedian-turned-compere
Stand-up legends Frank Skinner and Alexei Sayle are returning to their compering roots. But how do famously funny MCs avoid upstaging the acts they are introducing?
Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 23rd January 2012An interview with Adam Tempest
We (fairly) recently conducted an interview with the acerbic Adam Tempest, who has been demonstrating how funny he is, professionally as a comedian at least, since 2007.
The Humourdor, 23rd January 2012Videos
TV
TV
Podcasts
TV & radio
5:15pm30 min
Roy
Series 2, Episode 3 - Big HeadAn act of kindness is exaggerated to heroic status and Roy's head gets bigger as he starts to believe the hype. As team captain, does he win the quiz and take the glory, even if it means alienating his friends?
5:45pm30 min
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 1, Episode 3Vic and his team wonder whether anything can regenerate like Doctor Who, learn all about the world's strangest languages and explore the chances of aliens living amongst us on earth.
6:30pm30 min
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 8, Episode 5David Mitchell hosts an edition of the game show recorded at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe featuing Mark Watson, Roisin Conaty, Alex Horne and Henning Wehn. The subjects discussed are competitions, chickens, sweets and the Romans.
9pm30 min
The Royal Bodyguard
Episode 5 - The Perils Of AttractionA mole at Number 10 is leaking state secrets to the North Koreans. Her Majesty recommends to the Prime Minister that he enlist Hubble's help, but where is he?
9:30pm30 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 4 - Super MammyAgnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.
11:05pm30 min
Late 'N' Live Guide To Comedy
Episode 1 - The AudienceRussell Brand, Johnny Vegas and Dara O'Briain appear in archive clips and interviews where they reveal the realities behind playing to a late night noisy audience.