BCG Daily Monday 13th February 2012
Press clippings
There aren't enough female comics on TV
This is a critical year for BBC comedy, when it will finally seek to address previous failings in giving a television platform to the funniest women in Britain. The track record is poor. It's now 35 years since Victoria Wood made her breakthrough on That's Life.
Ian Burrell, The Independent, 13th February 2012Comparing British and German humour
What makes Germans laugh - and why is it so different from what amuses the British?
Philip Oltermann, The Guardian, 13th February 2012Miles Jupp joins Let's Dance For Sports Relief
The Cuban Brothers, Outnumbered's Tyger Drew-Honey and Miles Jupp have all joined the line-up for Let's Dance for Sport Relief.
Such Small Portions, 13th February 2012Rob Brydon: stars now too thin for a G&S reunion show
Chances of a Gavin & Stacey reunion are slim - because the sitcom's two biggest characters have lost too much weight, says co-star Rob Brydon.
Leigh Holmwood, The Sun, 13th February 2012Benidorm actor Kenny: We're called pervs
Kenny Ireland and his on-screen wife get called perverts because of their characters' fondness for swinging.
The Sun, 13th February 2012A biddy too much for Benidorm's Jake Canuso
Jake Canuso says playing sleazy barman Mateo has its downside - because he gets chatted up by old ladies.
The Sun, 13th February 2012Alexei Sayle: a mellow return for the old bruiser
Charles Spencer previews the novelist Alexei Sayle's return to stand-up at the Soho Theatre.
Charles Spencer, The Telegraph, 13th February 2012Britain's top comics are earning up to £20m for a tour
Peter Kay raked in £20m from last tour - more than the Beckhams earnings in last year, and Ricky Gervais, Britain's richest comedian, is now worth £32m.
Louise Eccles, Daily Mail, 13th February 2012David Kelly dies aged 82
Dublin-born David Kelly, who played feckless builder Mr O'Reilly in Fawlty Towers but is perhaps best remembered for riding a motorbike naked in the comedy Waking Ned, has died.
BBC News, 13th February 2012Comedy Writing: What I learnt in casting
I have recently spend many days in casting for a show. This is a fairly new experience for me. Here are some comments about what the writer can gain from casting - and some things to look out for...
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 13th February 2012Videos
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10:45am15 min
HighLites
HighLites, Episode 1Deciding against Shirley's offer of dog-clipping, Bev resorts to desperate measures to save the salon.
5:15pm30 min
Roy
Series 2, Episode 6 - Pint Sized RoyRoy accidentally gets shrunk to just five inches tall. Home alone, he destroys the anniversary cake that Becky baked for their grandparents. How will Roy make it up to his sister, and will he return to normal size?
5:45pm30 min
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 1, Episode 6Vic and his team investigate whether mermaids ever existed, discover that farting can be a costly business and find out if animals have ever been employed as secret agents.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 62, Episode 2Host Nicholas Parsons is joined by Ross Noble, Paul Merton, Jenny Eclair and Gyles Brandreth for the popular panel game.
9pm30 min
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Series 1, Episode 2Alexander Armstrong's panel show in which guests must both answer and devise the questions continues. The host is joined by Jimmy Carr, Rufus Hound and Andi Osho.
11:05pm30 min
Late 'N' Live Guide To Comedy
Episode 4 - Oh Edinburgh!The last programme in the series reveals what the stars of Late'n'Live really think about playing to a Scottish audience and what they believe really tickles them.