BCG Daily Friday 7th December 2012
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DVD review: Rev. series two
The second series of Rev succeeds thanks to its spot-on characterisation, clever humour and Tom Hollander's winning performance in the title role.
Sharon Lougher, Metro, 7th December 2012Last night's viewing - A Young Doctor's Notebook
The stories have been made more comic and less grimly stark than the originals, Radcliffe playing the young doctor as an innocent out of his depth and keen to conceal the fact from the knowing nurses and medical orderly he notionally outranks. And, setting aside uncertainties, it's been very nicely done, with Vicki Pepperdine as an older nurse who fiercely protects the memory of the predecessor in the post, Leopold Leopoldovich, and Adam Godley as the hospital orderly, a man with a personality more numbing than chloroform.
Tom Sutcliffe, The Independent, 7th December 2012From the Friday vault: Porridge with Ronnie Barker
A short guide to the sitcom Porridge.
Bill Young, Tellyspotting, 7th December 2012Justin Lee Collins might go on Celebrity Big Brother
Justin Lee Collins, found guilty last month of harassing his ex-girlfriend Anna Lark, is mulling over a potential £100,000 deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.
Mark Jefferies, The Mirror, 7th December 2012Young Doctor's Notebook delivers Sky Arts' best ratings
Four-part comedy drama, starring John Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe, attracts an average audience of 252,000.
Mark Sweney, The Guardian, 7th December 2012Harry Hill's 'X Factor' musical to open in spring 2014
Harry Hill has revealed that he is aiming to launch his X Factor musical in spring 2014.
Alex Fletcher, Digital Spy, 7th December 2012Review: Jon Hamm and Daniel Radcliffe shine
I wasn't enthusiastic about the prospect of a four-part adaptation of a Russian playwright's work, airing on a niche channel like Sky Arts. However, the best surprise of A Young Doctor's Notebook is how engaging, comical and unpretentious it is.
Dan Owen, MSN Entertainment, 7th December 2012Comedy agency Avalon buys Artists Rights Group
It was announced today that Avalon Management Group has acquired talent agency Artists Rights Group (ARG).
Avalon, 7th December 2012Twitter fiction: David Baddiel
The comedian, novelist and presenter takes up our Twitter-based challenge to come up with a story in 140 characters or fewer.
David Baddiel, The Guardian, 7th December 2012Big Brother must not let bully Justin Lee Collins back
It's not worth bringing back the man who brought back Grange Hill and Dallas, says The Mirror.
The Mirror, 7th December 2012Whan an omnishambles: Ian Hislop on state of the media
We first met Private Eye editor Ian Hislop in 2008 when we went round to his office and drank tea and bitched about the state of British media. Looking back at the last decade of British journalism seemed like the kind of thing we should do on our anniversary, so we called on Hislop again.
Simon Childs, Vice.com, 7th December 2012Farce and pathos in equal measure
Best of all, it's laugh-out-loud funny. Attempting a conversation about geography while dealing with a tricky birth proved a stretch for the young Doctor. 'I'm new to the area. I don't know where anything is.' Not what an expectant mother wants to hear with her legs wide open.
Keith Watson, Metro, 7th December 2012The 100 Funniest People On Twitter
We asked our 75,000 followers to nominate the Tweeters that regularly made them laugh - the ones that were frequently mentioned got added to the pile.
Jasper Gibson, The Poke, 7th December 2012Videos
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11:30am30 min
Polyoaks
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Shaky Shaky HipTo get on in the NHS it helps to play squash. And to play squash it helps if your hip is working. Dr Hugh's isn't - and he hates going to see the doctor.
2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 5, Episode 4 - Dillie's DayPolish waitress Zofia has a surprise communication from her brother, who is coming to Britain for a short visit.
5:30pm30 min
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown
Episode 12 - HiccupalypseStanley's neighbour, Jess, claims that she can burp the loudest. Not one to be out-done, Stanley builds a machine to help him create the loudest burp ever.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 38, Episode 5Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and special guest Holly Walsh.
6:30pm30 min
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Welsh AbroadElis James compares key figures in Welsh history to determine Wales' ultimate heroes.
8:30pm30 min
Spy
Series 2, Episode 8 - Codename: Double OhAfter discovering he has an apparent-genius MI5 body double, Tim agrees to compete for custody of Marcus. Moritz, meanwhile, is asking for trouble when, crossing all sorts of lines, he tries to woo a hostage's anxious girlfriend.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 44, Episode 8Popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Susan Calman and Janet Street-Porter.
9pm60 min
Peter Kay - In Conversation
One-off chat show programme in which Danny Baker interviews Peter Kay about his phenomenally successful career.
9:30pm30 min
John Bishop's Big Year
Episode 2John Bishop looks at the highs and lows of the royal family, from Prince Harry to the Queen's Jubilee, and he digs out some of the biggest success stories of the year.
10pm30 min
10pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 9, Episode 12 - Michael McIntyre, Keith Lemon, Will.i.amAlan is joined in the studio by top funny man Michael McIntyre who tells Alan all about his latest stand-up DVD; while Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon spills the beans about his new autobiography, Being Keith; and The Voice judge and Black Eye Peas star Will.i.am pops in for a chat.
10pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 7A familiar face is welcomed back into the fold this week. Alongside Olympic champion and Strictly hopeful Victoria Pendleton and funny lady Sarah Millican, former Red John Bishop makes a triumphant return.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 12, Episode 7 - Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis, Ricky Gervais, Bruno MarsDaniel Radcliffe talks about being naked, Jessica Ennis says she still has goals to achieve, and Ricky Gervais explains those gold lamé hotpants, while Bruno Mars performs live in the studio.
11:05pm30 min
Gittins
Pilot starring David Earl as Brian Gittins, a cab driver in a small town. Ricky Gervais is the Executive Producer.