BCG Daily Thursday 3rd March 2016
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The Aliens: E4's furiously fun new sci-fi comedy
The Aliens, from the producers of Misfits, is raucous fun with a social message. Here's what to expect from E4's new sci-fi comedy...
Louisa Mellor, Den Of Geek, 3rd March 2016Interview: David Baddiel on adding comedy to kids books
David Baddiel is best known as a comedian and adult author, but it was his kids who inspired him to start his latest project.
Amy Packham, The Huffington Post, 3rd March 2016Review: Mary Bourke, Salisbury
Her feline poise and warm, lilting, Dublin accent lulled you into a false sense of security.
Emma Johnson, Salisbury Journal, 3rd March 2016Jesting About given fourth series
BBC Newcastle has renewed its programme showcasing North-East comedy talent, Jesting About.
Chortle, 3rd March 2016Latitude line-up announced
The first batch of names for this year's Latitude Festival has been announced today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd March 2016Daily Mail sparks outrage implying Fry isn't married
Eagle-eyed readers of the Daily Mail today noticed a snub directed towards Stephen Fry, in which his husband was referred to inside inverted commas.
Ben Kelly, Attitude Magazine, 3rd March 2016Five underrated comedians on the Scottish comedy scene (Link expired)
Here's a look at a few lesser-known comedians worth catching at both the Glasgow Comedy Fest and at their own gigs around the country.
Tom Crosby, WOW247, 3rd March 2016James Corden poses for tattooed fashion shoot
It's late afternoon in the Hollywood Hills, and James Corden, the 37-year-old host of The Late Late Show on CBS, is basking behind clear glass in a luxurious shower inside a lavish $20 million home.
Jason Gay, The Wall Street Journal, 3rd March 2016Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle review
Accused of intellectual snobbery, Stewart Lee hits back, pointing out that it's a valid performance device, under the theatrical technique of Brechtian alienation. Thus explaining himself and reinforcing the criticism in one kamikaze blow.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 3rd March 2016Satirical shows still not allowed parliament footage
Producers of political comedy still come up against one immovable obstacle: they cannot use footage of parliamentary proceedings. Chris Grayling, the Leader of the House of Commons, yesterday shot down a request from Rupa Huq, a Labour MP who is the sister-in-law of comedian Charlie Brooker, to consider relaxing what many see as an arcane restriction.
Patrick Foster, Laura Hughes, The Telegraph, 3rd March 2016Stewart Lee interviewed
Stewart Lee is back with another series of Comedy Vehicle. He tells Simon Price his thoughts on Lenny Bruce, Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn, swimming through piss, Brexit and the pitfalls of being constantly misunderstood.
Simon Price, The Quietus, 3rd March 2016Noel Fielding interview
To truly appreciate Noel Fielding's comedy, you must allow yourself to get drawn into his world.
Emma Brown, Interview Magazine, 3rd March 2016Videos
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9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
4:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 2 - FerretNero is back at Elmsmere - but only for two days. Can he rescue his old life by winning the talent contest?
6:30pm30 min
12 Sketches In A London House
Episode 5 - KitchenIf you have a spare room, you could rent it out. It's a great way to meet new people... though you might want to do a quick background check on them first...
8pm30 min
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg JamesComedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Out-takes - UnseenRejoin the A League of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 10.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (C4: 9), Episode 2Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in with Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.
10pm30 min
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 5With Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon off to Sky, BBC Two ask Keith to make a new series of The Trip. Kanye West plays Glastonbury (Horse Fair); Kate Garraway hears the latest celeb gossip from George Clooney's pig; and Mr Benn visits the Cartoon Job Centre.
10pm30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 4, Episode 1 - WealthStewart Lee returns to BBC Two with a fourth series of his Comedy Vehicle. In this first episode Stewart looks at wealth.
10pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 16, Episode 1 - Matthew Perry, Phillip Schofield, Caitlin Moran & Raised By Wolves Cast, The 1975Alan is joined by actor Matthew Perry to talk about his West End play The End of Longing, and Phillip Schofield chats about the new series of ITV's You're Back In The Room. Plus: Caitlin Moran and Rebekah Staton, Alexa Davies, Helen Monks and Molly Risker from Channel 4's Raised By Wolves; and The 1975 perform their new single, The Sound, live in the studio.
10:30pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 14, Episode 4Nish Kumar is joined by Vivienne Acheampong, Kieran Hodgson and Emma Sidi look at David Cameron touring the country as part his campaign to stay in the EU, why Boris Johnson is like James Bond, and cleaning in the name of the Queen.
11pm30 min
Small Scenes
Series 3, Episode 1A woman uncovers the conspiracy behind cryptic crosswords, and a saxophonist is tortured by his inability to play the solo from Baker Street.