BCG Daily Tuesday 20th November 2012
Press clippings
Newly-wed Peep Show star David Mitchell on his proposal
David Mitchell, the comedian, has revealed that when he proposed to his new wife Victoria Coren clutching flowers she thought he was about to apologise for failing to book a restaurant.
Victoria Ward, The Telegraph, 20th November 2012Brian Conley quits I'm A Celebrity due to illness
Comic Brian Conley has dramatically quit I'm A Celebrity after being struck down by a mystery illness in the jungle.
Laura Armstrong, The Sun, 20th November 2012David Walliams shows off baby scans
Proud dad-to-be David Walliams showed off photos of baby scans backstage at the Royal Variety Performance yesterday.
The Sun, 20th November 2012Ten great sitcom time-travel episodes
James and Seb talk us through ten of the best sitcoms to feature that sci-fi staple, time-travel. Here's their selection. British sitcoms listed include Red Dwarf, Goodnight Sweetheart and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
James Hunt and Seb Patrick, Den Of Geek, 20th November 2012Craig Charles: We'd certainly like to do more Red Dwarf
The Coronation Street star says he might need more time off from the soap soon after the success of the sci-fi comedy's tenth series - "If things are meant to be, they happen".
David Brown, Radio Times, 20th November 2012Tamsin Greig & Miranda Hart want to be Miss Marple
After the fuss about Jennifer Garner playing Miss Marple, Tamsin Greig and Miranda Hart say they want to have a go, too.
Tim Walker, The Telegraph, 20th November 2012Jack Whitehall 'missed out on Harry Potter role'
Jack Whitehall has revealed how he once auditioned for the part of Harry Potter after the casting team visited his school.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 20th November 2012Charlie Brooker triumphs at International Emmys
Black Mirror was amongst the shows to pick up an award at the International Emmy ceremony in New York.
Jason Deans, The Guardian, 20th November 2012Has Fresh Meat's second series surpassed its first?
The Channel 4 comedy show has delivered a masterclass in how to follow up a successful first series. Downtown Abbey and Homeland creators take note.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 20th November 2012Opinion: The problem with QI...
For me, it's not the questions, guests, format, scheduling, factual errors or anything like that. It's the fans who keep on complaining about these supposed changes that annoy me. If you're reading this and you're thinking of complaining about what I'm saying, then you are part of my issue.
Ian Wolf, Giggle Beats, 20th November 2012Dara O'Briain interview
"Look at me. There's no way I'm bringing a sexiness to science"
Jack Seale, Radio Times, 20th November 2012Throwing out really funny stuff
Character is king, but story is god.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 20th November 2012Eric Idle, comedian - portrait of the artist
'Making a bad film is always more enjoyable. You know it's crap, but you're having fun'
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 20th November 2012David Walliams 'nervous but excited about the baby'
Amanda Holden says fellow Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams is nervous but excited about becoming a father for the first time.
The Independent, 20th November 2012TV review: Last Tango in Halifax; Fresh Meat
Reviews of comedy dramas Last Tango in Halifax and Fresh Meat.
John Crace, The Guardian, 20th November 2012Last Tango in Halifax, BBC One, review
The ways in which this story of late love might have gone wrong were numerous, but with the help of beautifully nuanced performances from her cast, Sally Wainwright steered an entertaining course between the Scylla of sentimental regret and the Charybdis of patronising caricature.
Jane Shilling, The Telegraph, 20th November 2012Misfits, 4.4 - episode four review
Everything about this episode screamed that I should be loving it, but I just didn't.
Dan Owen, Dan's Media Digest, 20th November 2012Switch episode 6 review
ITV2's fantasy comedy Switch comes to a sweet, light-hearted end with its sixth episode.
Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 20th November 2012Last Tango in Halifax, BBC One
Bertolucci meets Alan Bennett in Sally Wainwright's gentle generation game.
Mark Sanderson, The Arts Desk, 20th November 2012Eric & Ernie's preview of Mr Preview
Rare footage of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise is to be aired tonight for the first time in 50 years.
The Sun, 20th November 2012Odd Christmas comedy gift guide
What to get the comedy fan for Christmas. Especially if you hate them.
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 20th November 2012Videos
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6:30pm30 min
Bleak Expectations
Series 5, Episode 1 - A Pleasant Yet Dull Life Re-EvilledPip Bin is beginning to miss the conflict with his absent evil nemesis Mr Gently Benevolent, when he receives an intriguing invitation to a house party with Britain's poshest man.
9pm60 min
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 1, Episode 1When Alan's car is stolen, he and Celia become involved in a car chase. They crash, and both cars are written off. Stranded in Skipton, Celia and Alan find themselves spending even more time together than they anticipated.
10pm55 min
Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 7Heather forces Kingsley to confront his dreams of being a musician when she signs him up for an open mic night at the Student Union.
10pm30 min
Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 3Viva invites her friends to help babysit, but then struggles to keep control of the situation. Saz is very upset about some bitchy girls, Amber is very jealous of her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend and Holli is just worried there won't be enough to drink.