BCG Daily Saturday 22nd September 2012
Press clippings
Greg Davies talks his favourite TV
The stand-up comedian and actor reveals his viewing habits, from BBC News 24 to The Young Ones.
Gwilym Mumford, The Guardian, 22nd September 2012Still besotted by Les Dawson
Twenty years after his death his wife and daughter reveal they're still heartbroken over the comic genius who loved to say he was 'a fat man with a face like a collapsed sponge cake'.
Jane Fryer, Daily Mail, 22nd September 2012The Thick of It: lines of the week - episode three
Those coalition chaps are shaping up to be comedy gold, while Mr Tickle's 'departure' brings everyone together. No, not really.
Stuart Heritage, The Guardian, 22nd September 2012The Thick Of It series 4 episode 3 review
It's back to the Coalition in this week's episode of The Thick Of It, and all is not well...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 22nd September 2012The Establishment club - review
Keith Allen and the Establishment club are here to save us from bland comedy and some other stuff too, apparently. Hogwash. Fun show though.
London Is Funny, 22nd September 2012This week's new live comedy
James Kettle, The Guardian, 22nd September 2012Videos
TV
TV & radio
9am30 min
My Phone Genie
Episode 16 - Unfriend MeJaz wants her teacher to be more approachable so Gene creates a new social network for her.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 10, Episode 7With Football pundit and former Welsh footballer Robbie Savage, Canadian sports broadcaster Greg Brady, comedian Jim Smallman and journalist and broadcaster Martin Kelner.
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 9 - Just The PartChris and Pui want to put on a play in Justin Town and Justin's house is the perfect place to do it. Director Chris may have just the part for Justin, who is keen to show off his acting skills.
6:55pm30 min
Fool Britannia
Series 1, Episode 4Dom Joly continues in his attempt to fool an entire nation. Armed with a truckload of hidden cameras and disguises, Dom unleashes a whole host of brand new characters across the UK.
8:15pm60 min
Comedy World Cup
Episode 2The second show sees team captain Alan Carr with Sara Pascoe and Clive Anderson pit their wits against captain Micky Flanagan with Kevin Bridges and Stan Boardman.
9pm80 min
Jason Manford Live
TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.
9:55pm30 min
The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 3No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.
10:25pm70 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 3, Episode 6 - Michael Gambon, Emily Blunt, John BishopJonathan Ross's guests include actors Michael Gambon and Emily Blunt, and comedian John Bishop with live music from indie rockers FUN.