BCG Daily Friday 15th January 2016
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Brian Pern: 45 Years of Prog and Roll - review
One fears that, like Pern, Day may have his best work behind him.
Stuart Jeffries, The Guardian, 15th January 2016Brian Pern: 45 Years of Rock and Roll, BBC Four, review
The prog rock legend was back and no one was safe from a good ribbing in this rock mockumentary, says Catherine Gee.
Catherine Gee, The Telegraph, 15th January 2016Ashley Cole calls Jack Whitehall a "cock" on ALOTO
Former England footballer Ashley Cole finds himself on the receiving end of an absolute ribbing from Jack Whitehall on this week's A League Of Their Own.
Digital Spy, 15th January 2016Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness pilot sketch show
Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness are piloting a sketch show together. The ITV primetime fixtures will unite for The Keith and Paddy Show, which also promises celebrity guests.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 15th January 2016Isy Suttie webchat - post your questions now
The author, comedian and Peep Show star is joining us to answer your questions in a live webchat from 1pm GMT onwards on Tuesday 19 January - post them in the comments below.
The Guardian, 15th January 2016This week's new comedy
Previews of Isy Suttie, Ivo Graham and Tiff Stevenson.
James Kettle, The Guardian, 15th January 2016The absurd comedy that is London's housing crisis
When we set out to make a show about the baroque horror of the capital's property problem, it quickly became clear that the result would be tragicomic.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 15th January 2016Review: Burning Duck Comedy Club, York
Reviews of Vince Atta, Joby Mageean, Rich Massara, Sam Potter and David Callaghan.
Louise Jones, The York Press, 15th January 2016Radio 4 recommissions Simon Evans Goes To Market
Radio 4 has commissioned a third series of the comedy economics show Simon Evans Go To Market.
Chortle, 15th January 2016Daniel Kitson announces work in progress mini tour
Performer to test new material at all three Stand venues.
Murray Robertson, The List, 15th January 2016Austentatious review
Improvised comedy (or 'improv' as it is otherwise known) has always had a bit of a bad reputation in the UK. Despite continued efforts to revive the genre, many 'off-the-cuff' improv productions can easily become meandering and flabby. One troupe that have truly mastered the art, however, is the team behind Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel.
Donna Kelly, The Reviews Hub, 15th January 2016Alex Salmond 'highest paid politician' on HIGNFY
A payment of £1,800 Mr Salmond listed in his register of MPs interests as his fee for appearing on the show last month was £300 higher than that recorded by the five other senior UK politicians who featured in the same series.
Andrew Whitaker, The Scotsman, 15th January 2016Review: Vince Atta
Vince Atta is outstanding, an absolute stormer of an act who had the audience roaring with laughter.
Louise Jones, The York Press, 15th January 2016Videos
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11:30am30 min
The Cold Swedish Winter
Series 2, Episode 3Everything works so well in Sweden that Geoff misses complaining about life. It's making him homesick. Then Ian suggests they try making a satirical podcast about Sweden - with seismic results.
1:30pm30 min
Lewis Macleod's Wired News
Episode 1Coverage of Jeremy Corbyn, independence referendum triggers and Alex Salmond's phone-in show.
4pm15 min
4:30pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 3, Episode 2Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Orla and Niall, and special guests Romesh Ranganathan, Lucy & Lydia, Naomi Wilkinson and Dan Wright.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 89, Episode 2Guests Hugo Rifkind, Lucy Porter, Elis James and Sarah Kendall join Miles Jupp.
9pm60 min
Bring The Noise
Out-takes - The Unseen RemixWith so many funny moments and memorable challenges to choose from, Sky 1 presents a second look back at the highlights of Series 1 of Bring The Noise.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (C4: 8), Episode 1Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
10pm30 min
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 2 - David BowieSam asks why Britain is so bad at mourning, Baron John Prescott eats an orange covered in OXO and Bobby Mair tries to get an interview with Joseph Kony.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 15 - Matthew Perry, Gemma Arterton, Miriam Margolyes, Jack SavorettiMatthew Perry says rumours of a Friends reunion are not true, Gemma Arterton says her family is not keen on her RADA accent, Miriam Margolyes says she often pretends to be Scottish and Jack Savoretti performs live in the studio.