BCG Daily Friday 4th December 2015
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What a Performance! review
The good old days weren't that good after all.
Sean O'Grady, The Independent, 4th December 2015Sofie Hagen interview
An interview with Sofie Hagen.
Bad Scents Of Humour, 4th December 2015You, Me And The Apocalypse - Episode 10 review
You, Me & The Apocalypse was a show that grew on me week by week. What initially seemed like a lighthearted romp darkened to become an expertly judged story of love, loss, betrayal, and sacrifice.
Sarah Hughes, Frame Rated, 4th December 2015Austentatious interview
London audiences can request for any of the forgotten classics of Austen's oeuvre to be performed on stage by the comic players known as Austentatious.
Londonist, 4th December 2015What A Performance! review
Is that Les Dawson after a diet? No it's Frank Skinner in a dress.
Christopher Stevens, Daily Mail, 4th December 2015Blake Harrison almost turned down Dad's Army movie
The upcoming Dad's Army film has a star-studded cast and a great comedic pedigree - but that nearly wasn't enough for Blake Harrison, who was concerned that his character, the simple-minded Private Pike, was too similar to his famously dim-witted Neil in The Inbetweeners.
Huw Fullerton, Radio Times, 4th December 2015Outrage as ITV mixes Ainsley Harriot with Lenny Henry
Viewers have expressed outrage after ITV cut to footage of Ainsley Harriott during Lenny Henry's knighthood interview.
Charlotte Wareing, The Mirror, 4th December 2015Noel Fielding releases Christmas single
Noel Fielding has launched a bid for Christmas No 1 - with the aid of Idris Elba. The Mighty Boosh star has collaborated with Kasabian's Sergio Pizzorno for psychedelic glam rock number Can't Wait For Christmas, which is released on YouTube today.
Chortle, 4th December 2015Man charged over Bill Bailey tour van theft
Francis Whittaker will appear in court today, accused of taking the Mercedes Sprinter Splitter van from the car park of the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall where Bailey was appearing on October 26.
Chortle, 4th December 2015Kevin Bridges webchat - post your questions now
The Scottish comedian is joining us to answer your questions during his UK tour, from 1pm onwards on Monday 7 December. Post them in the comments below.
The Guardian, 4th December 2015This week's new live comedy
Previews of Henning Wehn, The Geekatorium and Johnny Vegas.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 4th December 2015Review: Gilded Balloon comedy night - November
Reviews of Scott Gibson, Keara Murphy, Chris Forbes and Rob Rouse.
Tabatha Glancy, TV Bomb, 4th December 2015Ronnie Corbett: 10 of the best
As the comic celebrates his 85th birthday today, some career highlights.
Chortle, 4th December 2015How the BBC turned down Hunderby
The BBC turned down the chance to make Hunderby, creator Julia Davis has revealed. And she had sack Alexander Armstrong from the key role of Doctor Foggerty, after she found a more suitable actor in Rufus Jones.
Chortle, 4th December 2015Sandi Toksvig not worried about 'QI' pressure
Sandi Toksvig has insisted she's not worried about filling Stephen Fry's shoes when she takes over from him as host of QI.
TV3, 4th December 2015Jewish comedian of the year finalists announced
The line-up has been annnounced for this year's Jewish Comedian of the Year Final.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 4th December 2015Frankie Boyle on Isis and air strikes
The most effective way to defeat Isis is to lock them up in a cell and deny them martrydom and glory. No paradise, no virgins - just a guard wishing them a bland good morning, and a regular change of towels.
Frankie Boyle, The Guardian, 4th December 2015The best TV shows of 2015: No. 21-30
With Peep Show coming in at No. 30.
The Guardian, 4th December 2015Seven questions with... Scott Bennett
Charismatic Yorshireman Scott Bennett is an instantly likeable stand up performer, with an admirably relaxed delivery style on stage that enables audiences to trust his comedic judgement; he is a reassuring comic. Having recently taken his debut show to the Edinburgh Festival, Bennett is quickly moving up the ranks as a recognisable face on the circuit.
Becca Moody, Moody Comedy, 4th December 2015Why you should consider writing for radio
There is no doubt that TV is where it's at. Every new TV sitcom that comes out is reviewed by all and sundry, generates a thousand tweets and opinions. The aspiring comedy writer could be forgiven for overlooking radio. But they'd be missing out on acres of opportunity.
James Cary, Sitcom Geek, 4th December 2015Nish Kumar, Soho theatre, comedy review
This angry yet amiable show contains much to enjoy and also think about, says Bruce Dessau.
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard, 4th December 2015Ronnie Corbett's funniest Two Ronnies headlines
We've compiled some of Ronnie Corbett's finest news headlines from the iconic Two Ronnies series.
The Scotsman, 4th December 2015Burnistoun duo return with new live comedy show
The creators of the hit BBC Scotland sketch show Burnistoun will debut a new live show as part of the 2016 Glasgow International Comedy Festival.
The Scotsman, 4th December 2015Kenneth Williams' 12 classic quotes
The actor's private letters and diaries have been preserved for the nation and offer a revealing insight into his troubled genius.
Tom Parry, The Mirror, 4th December 2015Videos
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TV & radio
11:30am30 min
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 2Short entertainments based on Frayn's acclaimed book of comic dialogues and monologues.
1:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 2, Episode 8Susan Calman takes on hosting duties and is joined by comedians Angela Barnes, Eleanor Morton and Keir McAllister plus journalist Libby Brooks.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 47, Episode 4Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by David Quantick, Sofie Hagen, Luke Kempner, Georgie Bingham and Pippa Evans for a comic romp through the week's news.
6:30pm30 min
8:30pm30 min
Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 5 - Mystic MoMrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of stress, and the family rush her to hospital.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Alex Salmond.
10pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 13 - Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Dara O Briain, Julia Davis, Alex MacQueen, Joe Sugg, Caspar Lee, GraceThis Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby drop in for a chat, and comedian Dara O Briain talks about his new live DVD. Plus Hunderby stars Julia Davis and Alex MacQueen discuss their new two-part special. Plus, YouTube stars Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee and music from Grace.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 5 - BombsSam demonstrates why decisions on who to bomb aren't made on social media, Bobby Mair finds Jeremy Corbyn a new job and Johnny Mercer MP on why ISIS are "pretty f*cking sad".
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 10 - Chris Hemsworth, Ron Howard, Lily Tomlin, Kevin Bridges, Blake, Dame Shirley BasseyLily Tomlin stays silent on her chat with Obama, Chris Hemsworth says Thor changed his life, Ron Howard says he is surprised by his success and Kevin Bridges confuses Lily with his accent, while Shirley Bassey and Blake perform live in the studio.