BCG Daily Friday 22nd June 2012
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'The Inbetweeners' US premiere date announced by MTV
MTV has announced the premiere date for the US version of The Inbetweeners.
Christian Tobin, Digital Spy, 22nd June 2012Jimmy Carr mocked on '8 out of 10 Cats' over his taxes
Jimmy Carr was roundly mocked over his involvement in a tax avoidance scheme on this week's 8 out of 10 Cats.
Christian Tobin, Digital Spy, 22nd June 2012The top 100 most influential people in comedy: 20 - 1
The lists have been collated, the arguments are settled, it's time to see who is number one...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 22nd June 2012Six to watch: Alan Partridge's best bits
Ah-ha! We run down our favourite Partridge clips as Norwich's most famous son bounces back to Sky on Monday
Daniel Bettridge, The Guardian, 22nd June 2012New ITV2 comedy, Plebs, brings reminders of Up Pompeii
In setting only, as Plebs reads more like an Animal House style Toga party, the series reminds me of the classic BBC comedy, Up Pompeii, starring the late, great Frankie Howerd.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 22nd June 2012Aha! Alan Partridge, elder statesman of broadcasting
As Steve Coogan's alter-ego Alan Partridge returns, Michael Deacon salutes a gloriously awful anti-hero.
Michael Deacon, The Telegraph, 22nd June 2012Ricky Gervais donates £1,000 to charity after MOTD dare
Ricky Gervais has donated £1,000 to Great Ormond Street Hospital after he dared Gary Linker to use the phrase "it was a game of two halves" live on Match of the Day.
Paul Jones, Radio Times, 22nd June 2012Poor Jimmy Carr. Being a celebrity shouldn't be taxing
If a standup is managing to coin in millions by pedalling rubbish, he should be allowed to keep the spoils.
Rupert Sawyer, The Guardian, 22nd June 2012Episodes, BBC Two, review
The one-liners were up to the usual high standard.
Michael Pilgrim, The Telegraph, 22nd June 2012Seeing another side to Roy 'Chubby' Brown
With the trademark flying helmet tucked away, this is not the boisterous comedian you would expect. The voice is much quieter, soft even.
The Shropshire Star, 22nd June 2012Comedian takes Lionel Richie joke to new heights
Every day of this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, singing legend Lionel Richie will be performing a free gig on Arthur's Seat. Before fans go Dancing on the Ceiling, though, it's actually not the American but a guy called Barry Ferns, who has legally changed his name to Lionel Richie.
Rick Fulton, Daily Record, 22nd June 2012Videos
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11:30am30 min
Births, Deaths And Marriages
Series 1, Episode 5Malcolm loses his registrar mojo, when his ex-girlfriend Emma comes into the office to register her marriage, while Lorna tries to introduce themed weddings.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 37, Episode 3With Marcus Brigstocke, Lloyd Langford, Mitch Benn and Laura Shavin.
7pm30 min
The Rough Diamond Jubilee
Episode 4Rachel contemplates her parents' mid-life crisis and Steve recovers from his blind date with cougar Carol.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 5, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 2The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.
9:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 8Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.
10pm50 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 9Jimmy Carr asks 'what has the nation been talking about this week?'. This week he probably wishes he didn't have to...
10pm30 min
Episodes
Series 2, Episode 7The network insists that Sean and Beverly confront Matt about his recent weight gain. The star does not take the news well. Meanwhile, Beverly agrees to go out to dinner with Morning's brother Rob, even though she insists that she is terrible at dating. She is not wrong, and she turns the evening into a date from hell.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 11, Episode 11 - will.i.am, Greg Davies, Miriam Margolyes, Adam LambertWill.i.am talks about sending his songs to Mars; Miriam Margolyes is overwhelmed by Will.i.am's philanthropy; Greg Davies says it is a fluke he is Welsh; and Adam Lambert talks about being Freddie Mercury.
10:50pm45 min
Stand Up For The Week
Series 4, Episode 9Stand Up For The Week is back to take a humourous and no-holds-barred alternative look at the big stories of the week, including the news, politics, sport and showbiz shenanigans.