BCG Daily Friday 20th April 2012
Press clippings
Grandma's House review: Finds its home
It seems the second series has found its home, with a sharper pace and more tangible hilarity than first time round. So we should all be very proud of Simon Amstell, who, in the assured words of his garrulous television mother, has become a "real-life Paula Abdul".
Anoosh Chakelian, On The Box, 20th April 2012Jack Whitehall has a scream as his clothes fly off
Jack Whitehall has a scream as his clothes fly off while he's attempting a simulated wing-walk.
The Sun, 20th April 2012The Antichrist of comfy suburban sitcoms
The secret of the superb Grandma's House is that Simon Amstell can't act - while all around him are acting their socks off - making him a perfect stranger in his own life.
Keith Watson, Metro, 20th April 2012Have you been watching ... Twenty Twelve?
BBC2's joyous Olympic mockumentary starring Hugh Bonneville and Jessica Hynes has proved a Friday night comedy treat.
Vicky Frost, The Guardian, 20th April 2012Grandma's House, BBC Two, review
My favourite scene involved Simon Amstell discovering the age of a one-night stand he'd brought home. "Sixteen. Well, it's not illegal. It's not a betrayal of trust. I'm not a teacher."
Patrick Smith, The Telegraph, 20th April 2012Simon Amstell's Grandma's House revisited by nearly 1m
Simon Amstell sitcom Grandma's House began its second series with a modest audience last night, early viewing figures reveal.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 20th April 2012Benny Hill remembered 20 years after death
On the 20th anniversary of his death, comedian Benny Hill remains an enigma - seen by many as smutty and sexist, but still hugely popular around the world.
BBC News, 20th April 2012Tim Minchin to star in US comedy drama Californication
The comic will play an eccentric rock star in the new season of the edgy drama series.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 20th April 2012BBC America to screen Twenty Twelve
BBC America has announced that it will air BBC Two mockumentary series Twenty Twelve ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.
iMediaMonkey, 20th April 2012Grandma's House unlikely to return for a 3rd series
Simon Amstell's sitcom Grandma's House is unlikely to return for a third series, his co-writer Dan Swimer has said.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 20th April 2012Friday Fiver: Stand-Up Comics in Sitcoms
The history of stand-up comics trying their hand at sitcom is a long and muddy one. Sometimes it works to great effect, sometimes... not so much. This week's Friday Fiver takes a look back at a few of the more notable attempts - both the good and the bad...
Digital Spy, 20th April 2012Not Going Out review
Not Going Out does not require much analysis - it is meant as a tool for relieving the stress of the week and little else. It does, however, do a commendable job with that.
Gareth Barsby, Suite 101, 20th April 2012One mustn't carp at Salmon Fishing In The Yemen
Blunt and Scott Thomas, in particular, are marvellous, and they're the main reason the film scrapes a fourth star out of five from me.
Chris Tookey, Daily Mail, 20th April 2012Videos
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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.
5pm30 min
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 6A confused Christopher Columbus declares he has found India and a Georgian woman reveals her very Stupid Death. Also, Victoria and Albert attend the Great Exhibition, and Tsar Peter III brings a very weird case to the Court of Historical Law.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 77, Episode 3Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Rebecca Front, Andy Hamilton and Bridget Christie examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Rory Morrison reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
7pm30 min
What's The Story?
Series 6, Episode 3Dan Mitchell is joined by Steve Speirs, Jaci Stephens, Frank Honeybone and Danielle Ward.
8pm60 min
The South Salutes Benny Hill
One off programme on BBC Radio Solent celebrating the life of Benny Hill, twenty years after his death.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 43, Episode 2Jo Brand hosts the topical panel show for an eighth time. With guest panellists Humphrey Ker and Graham Linehan.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 5, Episode 1The sports panel show is back. James Corden, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff are joined by LFC captain Steven Gerrard, John Bishop, Jack Whitehall and Georgie Thompson.
9pm30 min
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 1, Episode 3 - AnniversaryFunke enlists the help of Sade to help her fit into a fabulous gown for a Black Tie Gala. Gladys is excited about her wedding anniversary but typically Bayo forgets. Can he make it up to her in time to enjoy the day?
9:30pm30 min
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 2 - DadsLee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?
10pm30 min
Twenty Twelve
Series 2, Episode 4 - The RapperSiobhan's team design a major sexual health campaign, complete with a rap song Get it On, which may upset the Catholic competitors.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 11, Episode 2 - Mark Ruffalo, Nicki Minaj, John Bishop, Rufus WainwrightNicki Minaj talks about kissing Madonna; Mark Ruffalo reveals he failed 600 auditions; John Bishop says he couldn't back out of Sport Relief; and Rufus Wainwright performs live in the studio.