BCG Daily Thursday 21st June 2012

Jimmy Carr: I've made terrible error over tax

Comedian Jimmy Carr says he has "made a terrible error of judgement" over using a tax avoidance scheme.

Man who died laughing at Goodies had Long QT syndrome

When Alex Mitchell collapsed and died while watching an episode of The Goodies in 1975, the manner of his demise passed into comedy legend.

Show paints happier picture of Kathy Burke's childhood

Her childhood was scarred by cancer and alcoholism, yet Walking and Talking paints a happy picture of her youth. She tells James Rampton why.

Audio: Should Jimmy Carr joke about his taxes?

Comedian Jimmy Carr says he has made a "terrible error of judgement" over using a tax avoidance scheme and has pulled out of it.

Author and PR agent Mark Borkowski believes apologising was the "only thing he could do" and it was a "belated PR scramble".

In tough times, people "will put a microscope" on public figures, he told The Today Programme.

Bruce Dessau of the Evening Standard said it was interesting that Jimmy Carr "listened to the power of social media".

He doesn't think it will ruin his career but it "might hang around a bit".

"If your a satirist you've got to watch your step," he told John Humphrys, and you need to be "whiter than white" about your own tax arrangements.

The top 100 most influential people in comedy 40-21

Today we put on the Top of the Pops theme tune, crack out our Mark Goodier impression and start on the top 40...

Jimmy Carr's tax avoidance: Twitter reaction

Jimmy Carr: comedian, satirist, tax avoider. Thanks to The Times, we now know he employs some clever accountants who (legally) minimise the contributions he makes to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. The good people of Twitter were not amused...

Lady Garden sketch featuring Nazis edited

Lady Garden have caused a stir at the BBC with a sick Nazi sketch. Shocked bosses re-edited the programme at the last minute to tone it down before it goes to air tonight on BBC Three.

Alan Partridge on Sky Atlantic preview

Aha! Alan Partridge is (bouncing) back. It's been a decade since the last series of I'm Alan Partridge on BBC Two and while the character has never truly gone away the two new Sky Atlantic specials with Norfolk's most notorious broadcaster couldn't be more eagerly anticipated.

Alan Partridge to battle media giant in upcoming movie

Armando Iannucci has revealed the highly anticipated Alan Partridge movie will see the hapless presenter doing battle with a media giant.

Barlow 'Really pissed off that Jimmy Carr's apologised'

Take That star Gary Barlow is reportedly "well pissed-off" that Jimmy Carr has apologised for avoiding tax.

Profile: Jimmy Carr

Comedian Jimmy Carr has apologised for "a terrible error of judgement" over using a tax avoidance scheme based in Jersey.

530 eligible shows so far for Foster's Comedy Award

Director Nica Burns says awards' 32nd year attracting strong ticket sales and host of performers.

Ronnie Barker's 'boring' limerick book sells for £3,600

A book of Edward Lear's limericks that Ronnie Barker changed to make funnier has sold for £3,600 at auction.

Dara O'Briain on how Mock the Week has mellowed

As the panel show approaches 100 episodes, the host says it's "more fun" now it's less aggressive.

Comedy gold: Steve Coogan's The Man Who Thinks He's It

Pauline Calf, Tony Ferrino and, of course Alan Partridge - can character comedy be considered standup? In this show, the nakedness of one man and a microphone is everywhere.

Jimmy Carr's tax deal becomes David Cameron's headache

PM criticises comedian over arrangements, but remains silent on tax avoidance by Gary Barlow and party donors.

Steve Coogan on the return of Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan) makes his eagerly awaited return to our screens with the first of two new specials for Sky Atlantic...

Alistair McGowan interview

Alistair McGowan on channelling Roy Hodgson, Harry Hill and Jedward for his new comedic sports show, You Cannot Be Serious!