BCG Daily Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Ricky Gervais in clear over 'mong'
A televised jibe by Ricky Gervais in which he said singer Susan Boyle "looked like a mong" did not break broadcasting rules, the TV watchdog said yesterday.
Dan Sales, The Sun, 24th January 2012Friday Night Dinner heading to U.S.
Friday Night Dinner could be heading to the states after NBC gave the green light to a pilot of the Channel 4 show.
Such Small Portions, 24th January 2012Robert Llewellyn: Red Dwarf X coming in September
The sci-fi comedy blasts back in 2012, according to the Kryten actor.
David Brown, Radio Times, 24th January 2012James Corden comedy wins Critics' Circle prize
West End hit One Man, Two Guvnors, starring James Corden, has won best new play at the Critics' Circle awards.
BBC News, 24th January 2012Nigel Coan brings Noel Fielding's dreams to life (Link expired)
Nigel Coan is the director and animator behind Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, and is therefore responsible for the unenviable task of bringing the dream world inside Noel Fielding's head onto the small screen.
The Velvet Onion, 24th January 2012Rufus Hound interview
Rufus Hound answers questions like whether he is worried about promoting products as a comedian.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 24th January 2012Portrait of the artist: Arthur Smith, comedian
My worst heckle? In Edinburgh, a bloke poured a pint of urine over me.'
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 24th January 2012Audience participation: When the fan gets in on the act
Audience participation is clearly here to stay.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 24th January 2012Videos
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2pm30 min
Laughed Off The Page
Series 4, Episode 4 - David RenwickDavid Renwick speaks to Janice Forsyth about creating the hit sitcom One Foot In The Grave as well as that iconic character 'Victor Meldrew'. David also shares his experiences of working with The Two Ronnies and how he came up with a classic Mastermind sketch.
4:30pm30 min
Pixelface
Series 2, Episode 4 - Fast And FuriousAfter entering the portal, Sgt Riley realises something is not quite right with the gang and that he has accidentally entered a parallel console.
6:30pm30 min
Mr And Mrs Smith
Episode 1 - The Dinner PartyWill and Annabelle throw a disastrous dinner party. The quarrelling couple tell their counsellor Guy all about the event, with flashbacks to the dinner party itself.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 9, Episode 4During a lads' night out, Micky is the victim of a gay bashing, leaving him mentally and physically scarred.
11pm15 min
I, Regress
Series 1, Episode 4Ray Highknock goes to Dr Berry hoping that his experimental regressive hypnotherapy will cure his smoking addiction. The result is a series of strange encounters that all seem strangely familiar...