BCG Daily Monday 18th June 2012
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Gigglebox Weekly #50
As Gigglebox Weekly turns 50 this week, Ian Wolf looks back at some old news footage and goes behind bars.
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 18th June 2012The Top 100 most influential people in comedy: intro
Here we introduce who we think define the comedy genre which thrives in Britain today. From 100 - 1, Monday to Friday, if you want to know why then read on...
Such Small Portions, 18th June 2012Danny Baker to write Muppets-style show for BBC1
Danny Baker has confirmed he is writing a new Muppets-style TV show for BBC One.
BBC News, 18th June 2012Archive Letter: We're sorry you've been misled
When released in 1979, Monty Python's Life of Brian was instantly banned in a number of countries due its supposedly blasphemous content. So numerous were the written complaints that the Monty Python team had no option but to compose the following form letter with which to respond.
Letters of Note, 18th June 2012The Top 100 most influential people in comedy: 100 - 81
The Top 100 people in comedy list, numbers 100 to 81.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 18th June 2012You Cannot Be Serious! drops below 2m on ITV
New ITV comedy show You Cannot Be Serious! has tumbled to a new low of under 2 million viewers.
Paul Millar, Digital Spy, 18th June 2012Yes, Prime Minister returns to the West End
Britain's appetite for satirising the government has not diminished, as the return of the hit political comedy Yes, Prime Minister proves.
Daisy Bowie-Sell, The Telegraph, 18th June 2012Rufus Hound interview
Best known as a stand-up comedian and panel show guest, Rufus Hound takes to the Soho stage in Utopia this week. Official London Theatre quizzed him and discovered a technophile fast-food lover with a couple of influential teachers.
Matthew Amer, London Theatre Guide, 18th June 2012Videos
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9am30 min
The Castle
Series 4, Episode 6Anne's off to Cambridge, but Charlotte doesn't know the meaning of the word 'thick'. Literally. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 6, Episode 1 - Oceans: The Last Great Unexplored Frontier?With Dave Gorman, Lloyd Peck, Bramley Murton.
6:30pm30 min
Just A Minute
Series 63, Episode 6Chairman Nicholas Parsons is back to ask panellists to speak on various subjects for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
10pm60 min
Chris Moyles' Comedy Empire
Chris Moyles hosts a gala evening of comedy to kick-start BBC Three's coverage of the London 2012 Festival. Recorded at the iconic Hackney Empire and featuring some of the funniest names in comedy including Jason Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson and Ava Vidal, alongside some fantastic comics born and bred in Hackney.