BCG Daily Friday 23rd October 2015
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Interview: Catastrophe's back
In the first season of brilliant Channel 4 sitcom Catastrophe, Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney nearly killed us with funny via their accidental pregnancy-fuelled love struggle. They're back - and love hasn't got any easier, they tell Hannah Dunleavy.
Hannah Dunleavy, Standard Issue, 23rd October 2015Jimeoin on his start in comedy
The funnyman says jokes are best kept "short and to the point".
Amy Bell, The Irish Mirror, 23rd October 2015Russell Brand in Australia: don't underestimate him
Russell Brand's comedy has become a satire of his political reputation. In Australia, yet to produce its Corbyn or Sanders, he was a warm-up act for change.
Van Badham, The Guardian, 23rd October 2015Russell Brand Brisbane review
If the revolution is, indeed, going to be televised, Russell Brand will likely be its host.
Cameron Atfield, Sydney Morning Herald, 23rd October 2015Review - Brand: A Second Coming
Excess has been a recurring feature in Russell Brand's life. Yet so soon after Michael Winterbottom's The Emperor's New Clothes, is the world crying out for another documentary about the comedian-turned-political activist?
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 23rd October 2015Jack Whitehall will host the Royal Variety Performance
"It's my third time on the show and I still am yet to perform in front of the Queen," said the comedian. "She must be really desperate not to see my act".
Kasia Delgado, Radio Times, 23rd October 2015Why do some comics get hecklers more than others?
It has been interesting to see that Kevin Bridges had trouble with hecklers at a recent Edinburgh Playhouse gig. Reports have suggested that noisy audience members spoilt an otherwise excellent show.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd October 2015Frankie Boyle review - sick jokes used as hand grenades
Boyle delivers his vicious one-liners as palate cleansers between heartfelt routines beating us for our bovine acquiescence to political authority.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 23rd October 2015Shappi Khorsandi: my family values
The comedian talks about her family's exile from Iran and using humour to defuse the fear of regular death threats to her father.
Nick McGrath, The Guardian, 23rd October 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Festival Of The Spoken Nerd, Sarah Millican, and Harry & Paul.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 23rd October 2015TV review: Russell Howard's Good News, BBC2
There's not much sting to Howard's satire, but if you like comedy that leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling Good News is pretty good.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 23rd October 2015Production Profile: Bring The Noise
Sky1's new comedy and music spectacular Bring The Noise breaks with panel show tradition by taking inspiration for its set from concert arenas.
Broadcast, 23rd October 2015Richard Gadd interview... sort of
Richard Gadd's latest high-concept comedy was the buzziest show of the Edinburgh Fringe, with punters queuing for hours to nab a seat. As Waiting for Gaddot heads to London, he speaks to Time Out... nearly.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 23rd October 2015Review - Brand: A Second Coming
Is Russell Brand sturdy enough to take on the political world? The film leaves this tantalisingly unanswered, nor does it proffer any opinion as to whether Brand can be taken seriously.
Culture Whisper, 23rd October 2015Interview: Paul Whitehouse and Harry Enfield
Paul Whitehouse talks new characters, comedy idols and Harry Enfield.
The Latest, 23rd October 2015Frankie Boyle review
In what might be a first for him, there is a short personal anecdote in among all the pungent one-liners and angry rhetoric, when the recovering alcoholic recalls a run-in with an American cop from his drinking days.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 23rd October 2015Jeremy Clarkson on QI: Five things we've learned
Unlike the cautious host we saw on Have I Got News For You, Clarkson was back in his element on QI - once again seemingly entirely comfortable with his status as PC pariah says Ed Power.
Ed Power, The Telegraph, 23rd October 2015Videos
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11:30am30 min
John Finnemore's Double Acts
Series 1, Episode 2 - WysinnwygIt is Kerry's first day in the sales support department of Willard and Son Bath Suppliers, where she meets Adele for the very first time. Starring Alison Steadman and Isy Suttie.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 2, Episode 2Des Clarke takes a satirical look at the headlines with comedians Andrew Maxwell, Mark Nelson and Fern Brady and BBC Scotland political editor Brian Taylor.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 88, Episode 6With Jeremy Hardy, Holly Walsh, Yasmine Akram and political sketch writer Michael Deacon.
9pm60 min
Mount Pleasant
Series 5, Episode 7As Lisa and Dan's marriage reaches crisis point, Lisa suggests they start to see a relationship counsellor.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Michael Sheen and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Jon Richardson.
9:30pm30 min
The Kennedys
Episode 4 - Jessopportunity KnocksBrenda decides to organise a Jessop Square version of hit TV show Opportunity Knocks and she's desperate to win.
10pm30 min
10pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 7 - Goldie Hawn, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Ricky Wilson, RudimentalAlan is joined by iconic actress Goldie Hawn, plus comedian Romesh Ranganathan talks about his new BBC3 series Asian Provocateur and forthcoming stand-up tour. Katherine Ryan and Ricky Wilson drop in to talk about their new series Bring The Noise. Music is from Rudimental, who perform their new single Lay It All On Me live in the studio.
10:30pm60 min
BBC New Comedy Award
2015, Episode 8 - Birmingham Heat 2The final heat in comedy's most prestigious new talent competition comes from The Glee Club in Birmingham and is hosted by Joe Lycett.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 5 - Bond Special: Daniel Craig, Naomie Harris, Christoph Waltz, Sam SmithThe guests on Graham's sofa tonight: James Bond star Daniel Craig talks about the new Bond film Spectre; he's joined by Naomie Harris who plays Eve Moneypenny; Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz; and pop superstar Sam Smith, who chats and performs Writing's On The Wall in a live world exclusive.