BCG Daily Friday 11th September 2015

News

Backchat. Image shows from L to R: Michael Whitehall, Jack Whitehall. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
 TV

Jack Whitehall's Backchat to return

Backchat, the comedy chat show fronted by Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael Whitehall, will return later this year for a third series.

I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue. Jack Dee. Copyright: BBC
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Jack Dee to host The Apprentice You're Fired

Jack Dee is to take over from Dara O Briain as the host of the companion show to The Apprentice, with Romesh Ranganathan as a regular panellist.

Citizen Smith. Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: BBC
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Citizen Smith unlikely to return despite rumours

Classic sitcom Citizen Smith looks unlikely to return, despite industry intention to revive the series, according to reports.

Features

Mount Pleasant. Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions
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Daniel Ryan interview

Daniel Ryan talks about Series 5 of Mount Pleasant, in which his character Dan has various adventures ahead.

Press clippings

Audio interview: Ed Byrne (Link expired)

Ed Byrne is heading out on the road with his brand new tour Outside, Looking In at the end of this month, and remaining on said road well in to 2016.

WOW247, 11th September 2015

Should Christianity hold communion with comedy?

Veteran comic Bobby Ball has a new job teaching vicars how to be funny - but humour and religion don't always coexist comfortably.

Brian Logan, The Guardian, 11th September 2015

This week's new live comedy

Previews of Tez Ilyas, Elis James and The Jeremy Corbyn Night.

James Kettle, The Guardian, 11th September 2015

Neil Fitzmaurice: I'd love to do another Phoenix Nights

If Peter Kay wanted to do another series of Phoenix Nights, his old co-star Neil Fitzmaurice wouldn't take much persuading.

Sarah Doran, Radio Times, 11th September 2015

Neil Fitzmaurice: Mount Pleasant would be a good movie

Mount Pleasant would make a brilliant movie, says star Neil Fitzmaurice.

Tom Eames, Digital Spy, 11th September 2015

Blag a comedy expert: Nathan Caton

Some will tell you that this chap is a funny young, black, Londoner. I'd prefer to say that he's simply one of the most intelligent and exciting talents in the business.

Bad Scents Of Humour, 11th September 2015

Videos

Fried. Joe (Will Melling). Copyright: Bwark Productions
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Fried - Chicken Jesus

Ed has designed a holy alter to his chicken nugget that looks just like Jesus.

Top Coppers. Image shows from L to R: Mitch Rust (John Kearns), John Mahogany (Steen Raskopoulos). Copyright: Roughcut Television
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Top Coppers - Grady's vault

Mayor Grundy shows Mahogany and Rust his prize possession.

Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Tom Hardy holding dogs

Tom Hardy is presented with a fan Instagram account dedicated to pictures of him holding different types of dogs.

Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain
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Mock The Week - Lines you wouldn't read in a romantic novel

Here are some words that are unlikely to be typed in a Mills and Boon book.

Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain
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Mock The Week - Unlikely things to hear on Breakfast TV

Mock The Week's panellists suggest unlikely things to hear on breakfast television.

TV & radio

Radio 4
 11:30am
30 min
Sisters. Image shows from L to R: Fiona (Ashley Jensen), Susan (Susan Calman). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Sisters

Series 1, Episode 4

Sitcom about two sisters and their love/hate relationship.

BBC Radio Scotland
 1:30pm
30 min
Des Clarke

Des Clarke Exposed

Episode 5

BBC Radio Scotland stand-up series presented by Des Clarke.

CITV
 4:15pm
15 min
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic Bean

Mr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!

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 15, Episode 5

Topical impressions show that offers a satirical take on politics, media and celebrity. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Debra Stephenson, Jan Ravens, Lewis MacLeod and Duncan Wisbey.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Tinchy Stryder, David Mitchell, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon, Romesh Ranganathan, Lee Mack, Gaby Roslin. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 7

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky
 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 1

The close welcomes much-in-love new neighbours Jenna and Cameron.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation
 10:05pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 1 - Tom Hardy, Stephen Graham, Thomas Turgoose, Vicky McClure, Demi Lovato

Actor Tom Hardy talks about his latest movie, Legend; Stephen Graham, Thomas Turgoose and Vicky McClure discuss starring in This Is England '90; Demi Lovato chats to Alan and performs her latest single.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
 10:30pm
60 min
BBC New Comedy Award. Yuriko Kotani. Copyright: BBC

BBC New Comedy Award

2015, Episode 2 - Edinburgh Heat 2

The second heat in comedy's prestigious new talent competition comes from the BBC's Potterow venue at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is hosted by Susan Calman.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
 10:35pm
30 min
Mountain Goats. Image shows from L to R: Jimmy Miller (Jimmy Chisholm), Bernie (Kathryn Howden), Bill (David Ireland), Conor (Kevin Mains). Copyright: BBC

Mountain Goats

Episode 5 - Lover

Jimmy falls madly in love with a fiery woman. After a whirlwind romance that baffles and sickens the others, Jimmy moves too fast and accidentally kneels on a drawing pin.

BBC Three
 11pm
30 min
Fishbowl. Image shows from L to R: Vincent (Edward Ashley), Phil (Mark Benton), Hattie (Katherine Rose Morley), Ramona (Sally Lindsay), Les (Michael Smiley). Copyright: Bwark Productions

Fishbowl

Sitcom pilot about a girl who drops out of university and moves back to live with family.

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