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BCG Daily Friday 8th May 2015

News

Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Daisy (Katy Wix). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions TV

Not Going Out to return for Christmas Special

Lee Mack has revealed that his hit sitcom Not Going Out has not ended. It will return on BBC One for a new Christmas special.

Crims. Image shows from L to R: Luke (Elis James), Jason (Kadiff Kirwan). Copyright: BBC TV

Crims dropped by BBC Three

BBC Three sitcom Crims has been dropped after just one series, the broadcaster has confirmed.

The Pub Landlord v Nigel Farage: The Battle For South Thanet. The Pub Landlord (Al Murray). Copyright: Liberty Bell TV

Al Murray comes sixth in South Thanet election

The Pub Landlord Al Murray attracted just 318 votes in South Thanet, meanwhile comedy club boss Tommy Sheppard has been elected as an SNP MP.

Press clippings

W1A, series 2, episode 3, review

This BBC send-up is packed with zinging one-liners reeled off with terrific comic timing.

Patrick Smith, The Telegraph, 8th May 2015

Review - Alex Horne: Monsieur Butterfly, Soho Theatre

There are many forms of comedy - stand-up, sketch and improv among them - and now Alex Horne has introduced a new genre as he constructs his set during the hour he spends on stage.

Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 8th May 2015

Alexander Armstrong to release debut album

Known to millions for his TV and comedy work, Alexander Armstrong, a former choral scholar at Trinity College Cambridge, announces he has signed his first album deal with East West Records, a label of the Warner Music Group home to a diverse roster of artists from Michael Bublé to Simply Red and actor Hugh Laurie.

Carrie Dunn, Broadway World, 8th May 2015

Jeremy Paxman's dodgy election night one-liners

The respected broadcaster proved that being able to grill politicians and being funny don't always go hand in hand.

Helen Nianias, The Independent, 8th May 2015

Keith Harris laid to rest in Blackpool

Friends of Keith Harris have joined his family at his funeral in Blackpool.

BBC News, 8th May 2015

Review: Murray V Farage: Battle for South Thanet, Dave

Just because we know the result doesn't stop this from being very watchable.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th May 2015

James Corden nominated for US TV prize

James Corden's US talk show has been nominated for a Critics' Choice TV award, less than two months on from the British star's late-night debut.

BBC News, 8th May 2015

Paul Abbott developing No Offence Series 2

Paul Abbott is developing a second series of No Offence as he looks to replicate the success of Shameless, according to the show's executive producer.

Broadcast, 8th May 2015

General election 2015 - a mixed night for comedy

It was a mixed night for comedians and the comedy industry involved in the General Election last night.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th May 2015

Westboro Baptist Church take on Adam Hills' challenge

The anti-gay Westboro Baptist Church claims it will stage an anti-ISIS demo in Iraq after comedian Adam Hills challenged them to take on the militant extremists.

Ian Leonard, The Mirror, 8th May 2015

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Alex Horne, Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Dee].

James Kettle, The Guardian, 8th May 2015

Has James Corden cracked America?

Though his Late Late Show is treading water in the ratings, the British host has scored on the web with a number of viral hits and been nominated for an award.

Brian Moylan, The Guardian, 8th May 2015

Fern Brady interview

To learn more about Fern Brady, I asked her these seven questions...

Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 8th May 2015

Review: Have I Got News For You Election Special, BBC1

Not a vintage show then. But then it was probably tough for them filming early in the day after a long night. And it can't be easy coining new gags off-the-cuff when the whole world has got there first.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th May 2015

Channel 4 election coverage beats ITV in ratings

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night, hosted by David Mitchell and Jeremy Paxman, has beaten ITV in the ratings, according to early overnight figures.

BBC News, 8th May 2015

Have I Got Election News for You, review

Hours and hours of juicy election footage gives the HIGNFY panel a veritable smorgasbord of mocking material.

Isabel Mohan, The Telegraph, 8th May 2015

John Moloney's new radio show is a laugh a minute

John Moloney, a stalwart of the stand-up comedy circuit, has a superbly deadpan manner, which is perfectly suited to wondering how an animal that sleeps 23 hours a day and spends most of the rest 'pooing and eating' can have any concept of anxiety.

Louis Barfe, The Lady, 8th May 2015

Videos

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines TV

The Graham Norton Show - Rupert Everett on meeting the Royal Family

Graham chats to his guests about meeting members of the Royal Family.

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines TV

The Graham Norton Show - Greg Davies' Teacher of the Year nomination

Graham chats to Greg Davies about being nominated for the Teacher of the Year award.

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines TV

The Graham Norton Show - Miranda Hart's school nickname

Graham discovers the school nicknames of his guests and their friends.

Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett TV

Have I Got News For You - David Cameron getting pumped up

Alexander Armstrong asks a question about David Cameron...

Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions TV

Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Alan Carr fights Katie Hopkins

Katie Hopkins has been giving Danny Dyer a hard time on Twitter, so Alan decides to take matters into his own hands.

Celebrity Squares. Warwick Davis. Copyright: September Films / GroupM Entertainment TV

Celebrity Squares - Jessica Hynes has a crush on Vic Reeves

Jessica Hynes reveals she has a crush on one of the other celebrity stars.

Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Vicky Pattison, Chris Ramsey, Seann Walsh, Scarlett Moffatt TV

Virtually Famous - Finger Lickin'

Seann and Bobby get up close and personal with some whipped cream.

No Offence. Image shows from L to R: D.I. Vivienne Deering (Joanna Scanlan), D.S. Joy Freers (Alexandra Roach). Copyright: AbbottVision TV

No Offence - Surveillance

The team capture a sneaky photo of their suspect.

Putin's Lunchbox Online

Putin's Lunchbox

An animated Vladimir Putin meets Edwina Currie to talk about the election result. And sex.

Kate Smurthwaite Online

The News At Kate: Election 2015 - Episode 8

Some last words about the election from Kate and some of the candidates around the country.

Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Ballot Monkeys - Tory Bus - Practical Joke

Martin loses his cool upon realising he is the victim of Baz's prank.

Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Ballot Monkeys - Labour Bus - Game Changer

Conor comes up with a last-minute and potentially game-changing meme.

Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Ballot Monkeys - Lib Dem Bus - Shoeless

Kevin finds another excuse to stay on the campaign bus.

Ballot Monkeys. Image shows from L to R: Jack Pardew (Trevor Cooper), Kate Standen (Sarah Hadland), Kevin Sturridge (Ben Miller), Siobhan Hope (Hattie Morahan). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions TV

Ballot Monkeys - UKIP Bus - Poor Taste

Obi reluctantly returns to the UKIP campaign bus.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - Guess The Politician

The public are asked if they recognise photos of politicians.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - Politics vs. Cat Videos

Cats win!

W1A. Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

W1A - Mega dramatic

The Way Ahead Task Force tackle with the subject of Inclusivity at the BBC.

W1A. Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville). Copyright: BBC TV

W1A - Arriving in tandem

Will, Ian and Simon arrive at Broadcasting House at the same time.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - The Milifans Phenomenon

The show looks at how some people have looked at Ed Miliband in a different light.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - David Mitchell Unleashed

David Mitchell addresses the viewers.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - Ed Swilliband

It's a pig race!

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - Who Actually Votes?

Richard Osman contributes to the show.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - What's going to happen?

Jeremy Paxman has the news.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - An Immigrant's Solution

We hear from Henning Wehn.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - Jeremy Unleashed

Jeremy gives his views on various people.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - Paxman Tweets

A look at some of the tweets about Jeremy Paxman.

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Jeremy Paxman. Copyright: Zeppotron TV

Channel 4's Alternative Election Night - A Vote Is Dope

A song with a message.

The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker TV

The Last Leg - Royal Baby Princess Charlotte

Earlier in the week, the Duchess of Cambridge gave birth to Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Adam was excited, whereas Alex and Josh...

The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker TV

The Last Leg - Muhammad Drawing Contest

Adam raises the topic of the shooting in Texas, where a contest was taking place to draw Muhammad. Needless to say Adam has some views to share!

The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker TV

The Last Leg - Alex Brooker Finally Votes!

After months of being convinced, the day has come for Alex Brooker to vote for the very first time.

Podcasts

Nina Conti - A Ventriloquist's Story: Her Master's Voice. Nina Conti

The Comedian's Comedian Podcast with Stuart Goldsmith: Episode 119 - Nina Conti (Live)

73 minutes

The complex relationship between a ventriloquist and her puppets is brought to life in mind-expanding detail in this live episode, as comedian, clown and filmmaker Nina Conti lays her creative...

TV & radio

Radio 4 2:15pm
45 min
Adam Gillen

Shakespeare's Fire

Comedy by New Generation poet Glyn Maxwell about the burning of the Globe Theatre in 1613.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 14, Episode 5

Satire meets silliness in the flagship comedy for hard-working families up and down the country.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 49, Special - Have I Got Election News For You

Guest host Jo Brand is joined by regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Romesh Ranganathan and Jon Snow for a special episode reacting to the General Election results.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 14, Episode 8 - Lee Mack, Anna Kendrick, Danny Dyer, Clean Bandit

Alan Carr is joined by Hollywood star Anna Kendrick, comedian Lee Mack, and EastEnders star Danny Dyer. Music comes from Clean Bandit, who perform their latest single Stronger.

TNT Sports 1 logo 10pm
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 2, Episode 39

Ian Stone returns for more football chat.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 17, Episode 5 - Miranda Hart, Greg Davies, Rupert Everett, Electro Velvet

Rupert Everett reveals all about his night out with Princess Margaret; Miranda Hart says she has no plans to move to America; Greg Davies says Rik Mayall is impossible to replace; and Eurovision hopefuls Electro Velvet perform live in the studio.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

The Vote Now Show 2015, Episode 6

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis react to the results of the General Election.

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