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BCG Daily Saturday 7th November 2015

Features

Press clippings

Old American pilot for Peep Show has been leaked online

Turns out Johnny Galecki was playing nerdy characters long before The Big Bang Theory.

Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 7th November 2015

Peep Show creators on the final series

After nine series of deeply funny cringe comedy, Peep Show is coming to an end. Its creators recall the sitcom's best bits, and consider the future of the El Dude Brothers.

Jesse Armstrong, Sam Bain & John Robinson, The Guardian, 7th November 2015

Sarah Millican Outsider tour review

As ruthlessly truthful and eye-wateringly funny as ever at Porthcawl's Grand Pavilion, the 40-year-old stand-up's latest tour might just be her best yet.

Ciaran Jones, Wales Online, 7th November 2015

Jason Cook raised over £10,000 for cancer charity

South Tyneside comedian and writer Jason Cook, who lost his dad to cancer in 2008, helped raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Jamie Diffley, Newcastle Chronicle, 7th November 2015

Peep Show: a tribute to 12 years of British comedy

Next week, Channel 4's Peep Show begins its final run. Ahead of this, Hugh Montgomery pays tribute, in list form, to 12 years of brilliant writing and excruciating moments.

Hugh Montgomery, The Independent, 7th November 2015

Baptist minister scoops Liverpool comedy award

Rev Allan Finnegan will donate part of his cash prize to a Netherton charity project.

Liverpool Echo, 7th November 2015

Nish Kumar interview

The stand-up comedian talks about BBC bias, climate change and his quest to be as natural as possible onstage.

Eddy Wax, Varsity, 7th November 2015

Desiree Burch profile

One year ago Desiree Burch swapped New York for Streatham.

Ben Venables, Londonist, 7th November 2015

Josh Widdicombe discusses his new sitcom

Josh Widdicombe is starring as a heightened version of himself in his new BBC Three sitcom.

Keeley Bolger, The Bristol Post, 7th November 2015

Josh Widdicombe interview

Josh Widdicombe chats about his new BBC Three sitcom, The Chuckle Brothers and being insulted by A-listers.

Swindon Advertiser, 7th November 2015

Kill Your Friends review

Based on the 2008 book of the same name by author John Niven, Kill Your Friends aims to be a shocking take on the drug fuelled reality of the British music scene in the 90s.

Breaking News Ireland, 7th November 2015

Interview: Fred MacAulay

Fred MacAulay talks about switching careers, panel shows and Scottish comedy.

Martin Coulter, Varsity, 7th November 2015

Bob Mortimer apologises to fans for cancelling shows

Bob Mortimer has spoken out for the first time about his life-saving heart surgery.

Nicola Bartlett, The Mirror, 7th November 2015

TV & radio

BBC Radio 5 Live 11am
60 min
Fighting Talk. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Georgie Ainslie. Copyright: World's End Productions

Fighting Talk

Series 13, Episode 8

Josh Widdicombe is joined by presenter Rick Edwards, athlete and Olympic bronze medallist Kath Merry, broadcaster Iyare Igiehon and comedian Bob Mills.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 1pm
30 min
Somewhere Else. Copyright: The Rubber Chicken

Somewhere Else

Episode 4

After the devastating flood, the colony must rebuild before the next boatload of settlers arrive - after a good old funeral to cheer everybody up, of course. Arwel and Ffion finally have 'The Chat'.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 10:10pm
65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show. Jonathan Ross. Copyright: Hot Sauce / ITV Studios

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 9, Episode 4 - Joan Collins, Sheridan Smith, Danny DeVito

Jonathan Ross welcomes celebrated actress Joan Collins, multi-talented TV and stage star Sheridan Smith, and Hollywood actor Danny DeVito.

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