BCG Daily Monday 21st October 2013
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A 16-year-old's view on Some Girls
South-London school comedy drama Some Girls doesn't fall into the Skins trap and manages to portray teenage life realistically, says 16-year-old Grace Berger.
Laura Barnett, The Guardian, 21st October 2013Toast of London - TV review
An alcoholic, stalking beak-keeper? Even the puns are funny in Toast of London.
Sam Wollaston, The Guardian, 21st October 2013Spoiler-free Misfits series 5 episode 1 review
There was some dissatisfaction from fans during Misfits' fourth series, and the news that its fifth run would also be its last may have been the only thing bringing certain viewers back.
Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 21st October 201310 teasers for Misfits series 5
Caroline reveals ten things she picked up about the new series of Misfits whilst visiting the set...
Caroline Preece, Den Of Geek, 21st October 2013Josh Widdicombe talks about when he quit journalism
Josh Widdicombe explains why he was right to quit journalism.
Sarah Walters, Manchester Evening News, 21st October 2013Hitchhikers Guide tour cancelled
The live tour of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy has been axed amid poor ticket sales.
Chortle, 21st October 2013BBC 'shelves' Panorama exposé of Comic Relief
The planned broadcast of a Panorama investigation into Comic Relief has reportedly been cancelled after a string of BBC executives ruled themselves out of making decisions about it. By the end of last year, Comic Relief was allegedly sitting on £261million in a mixture of shares, bonds and cash.
Tom Bryant and Nick Sommerlad, The Mirror, 21st October 2013Greatest comedians ever? Channel 5 launches top 50
Peep Show creators Objective Productions to compile clip show of the 50 best - but will any women be on it?
Matt Trueman, The Guardian, 21st October 2013Whitehouse & Higson: Felix Dexter obituary
Obituary of the actor and stand-up comedian known for his roles in The Fast Show and Citizen Khan. Written by Fast Show stars Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse
Charlie Higson and Paul Whitehouse, The Guardian, 21st October 2013Johnny Vegas: it's time to say goodbye to his alter-ego
His boozing, sharp-witted and crass alter-ego might have got him where he is today, but Michael Pennington, the man behind the mask, has finally revealed why it's time to say goodbye to Johnny Vegas.
Kelby McNally, The Daily Express, 21st October 2013Review: Marcel Lucont: Gallic Symbol - Newcastle Stand
Clever, funny and delightfully absurd, Gallic Symbol is a master-class in meta-comedy. You wouldn't have this much fun watching Roy Hodgson's boys.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 21st October 2013Toast Of London review
As I'm sure you've already gathered, I really enjoyed Toast Of London, and can't wait to see how the rest of the series progresses.
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 21st October 2013Videos
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TV & radio
9am30 min
Andrew Maxwell's Public Enemies
Episode 2 - InternetAndrew tackles the internet. Whether it's online pornography twisting our children's minds or GCHQ reading our emails, it seems only right to have a healthy distrust of the internet. But surely, to paraphrase a former Prime Minister, there's no such thing as the Internet - there are men, and women, and lolcats. What is it about the internet that makes people on it so scary?
9:45am15 min
Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life In Laughs
Episode 1The award-winning comedian reads her funny and touching memoir, from The Comic Strip to Absolutely Fabulous.
1:30pm30 min
Lewis Macleod's Wired News
Episode 0 - PilotLewis Macleod hosts a mock drivetime news show satirising the rolling news agenda and the reporting of established stories such as benefit reform, immigration and Scottish independence.
5:15pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 1Captain Adorable has no idea how his spaceship works, intrepid but accident-prone location reporter Gail Force has some flower-related problems at the village fete and the infuriating and constantly-singing minstrel Will Singalot causes problems for Robin Hood's plans to woo Maid Marion by singing all about Robin's stinky feet.
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 6, Episode 4 - Meeting Thirty-FourJoining John and Humphrey this week are comedian and podcaster Richard Herring, lizard locomotion expert Dr. Christofer Clemente and art historican Dr. Kristen Lippincott.
9pm60 min
Doc Martin
Series 6, Episode 8 - DepartureLouisa is leaving for Spain, Bert struggles with party plans, and Al is hailed a hero for saving Caroline's life.
10pm30 min
Some Girls
Series 2, Episode 4Rocky's friendship with Viva's dad causes problems with Viva's new boyfriend Tyler. Saz receives mysterious love notes from an admirer, and Holli helps out Anna with the school magazine.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 5Kristen Schaal takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining team captain's Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Alice Levine, Rylan Clark, David O'Doherty and James Arthur.