BCG Daily Friday 10th June 2016
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Alan Davies considered quitting QI when Fry did
Alan Davies has admitted that he considered leaving QI when Stephen Fry announced his decision to quit, but joked that he will wait until he's "pushed".
Catriona Wightman, Digital Spy, 10th June 2016Preview: Mum, BBC2, episode 5
As Bruce Springsteen might have said if he was writing about Mum it's darkness on the edge of town this week. It's an October morning, the sun has not risen and Cathy is mooching around, finding various people in various states of distress and undress around her suburban semi.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th June 2016Fringe 2016: comedy shows that should deliver
The fringe lineup is out: try Robert Newman's Brain Show, Josie Long's investigations and Michelle Wolf, one of Chris Rock's Oscars speechwriters.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 10th June 2016Tom Davis interview
I couldn't turn down the chance to speak to the very talented Tom Davis again to find out more about making the second series, what this year's celebrities were like and why it's the best job he's ever had. Here's what he had to say...
Elliot Gonzalez, I Talk Telly, 10th June 2016Eddie Izzard told to 'Shut Up' on Question Time
Someone shouted 'Shut up!' at Eddie Izzard on Question Time and the audience loved it.
Olivia Waring, Metro, 10th June 2016Joe Lycett tries cheeky approach to paying off fine
Joe Lycett was issued a parking fine by Leeds Parking Services and took a cheeky approach to paying it off. Rather than chucking a few tenners in an envelope, Joe decided to fill a box with 20p coins and wrote out a short note to accompany it.
Nicola Oakley, The Mirror, 10th June 2016Comedy writer Adil Ray appointed OBE
Adil Ray, the writer and actor behind BBC sitcom Citizen Khan, has been appointed an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
BBC News, 10th June 2016Interview: Jenny Eclair
A global if somewhat grumpy phenomenon travels across the country.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 10th June 2016A quick chat with... Steve Pemberton (part one)
Steve Pemberton. Steve Pemberton, Steve Pemberton, Steve Pemberton. Where do you start with the man? His acting credits include the acclaimed Happy Valley, Doctor Who and Blackpool. He's written for Whitechapel, appeared in numerous stage hits, like the National's celebrated 2012 production of She Stoops to Conquer, and somehow finds time for everything from radio to the big screen. And, yes. I know. But do we really have to run through his comedy credentials? I mean...
Gavin Collinson, BBC Writersroom, 10th June 2016A quiet night in with Reece and Steve
Bristol was treated to a rare appearance from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton at a special event organised by Slapstick Festival.
Sophie Davies, The Velvet Onion, 10th June 2016Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled - Series 4 preview
As Yet Untitled has found a really nice niche for itself, somewhere between chat show and podcast.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th June 2016Lewis Schaffer: 'Do I have to talk about the show?'
Lewis Schaffer is grumpy. The London based New Yorker would return to the states if only someone would pay for him to go. In a 15 minute chat with Martin Walker he explains why his new show is not new at all.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 10th June 2016Videos
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7:30am30 min
Natural Histories Comedy Awards
A re-packaged version of the comedy sketches that formed part of Radio 4's Natural Histories show.
9:25am10 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 49 - PaintIrd is painting a picture of her tree. Wussywat tries to join in, but he ends up mixing up the paints!
5:25pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 23 - Giant's Causeway, Northern IrelandA giant Grandmaster Glitch means big trouble for the Giant's Causeway - can the Go Jetters stop him in his tracks?
5:45pm15 min
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 18 - Light FingersOtto is up to no good and is taking things that don't belong to him. The friends must stop him and return the possessions to their rightful owner.
6pm10 min
Zig And Zag
Episode 20 - Zog's Got TalentWhen a big TV talent show comes to town, Zig and Zag are keen to get involved, but they need to find their inner talent.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 90, Episode 9Jeremy Hardy, Sarah Kendall, Camilla Long and Lucy Porter are Miles' guests.
6:30pm30 min
Elis In Euroland
Episode 1Elis James provides his take on Wales's performance in Euro 2016, with chat, celebrity interviews and Elis's own comedy musings on the tournament so far.
10pm40 min
Hoff The Record
Series 2, Episode 6 - The HorrorMax finally secures Hoff a much coveted role in a feature film.... But it's a low budget horror film in Romania with a maverick Director known for pushing actors to breaking point. When a stunt goes wrong the team have to endure the wilderness in an attempt to save Hoff.
10pm30 min
Mum
Series 1, Episode 5 - OctoberIt's early morning and Cathy is trying to get ready for work. Jason has an interview for a job in Australia and Kelly's upset that she might have to move there. After a heavy night out with Derek, Michael finds himself on Cathy's sofa with a secret to keep from Cathy.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 8, Episode 1The award-winning The Last Leg returns to Channel 4 for an eighth series, with Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn and movie star Russell Crowe.
10:35pm60 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 19, Episode 12 - Dwayne Johnson, Jeff Goldblum, Liam Hemsworth, Nicola Adams, Tom OdellDwayne Johnson talks about keeping in shape, Liam Hemsworth says it was like The Hunger Games in the Hemsworth household, Jeff Goldblum jokes about being a late bloomer, Olympic champion boxer Nicola Adams says she's going for gold and Tom Odell performs live in the studio.
11:05pm30 min
No Such Thing As The News
Series 1, Episode 4In week 4, the team talk about the Euro 2016 football tournament; American elections; the death of Muhammad Ali; and spitting fish.