BCG Daily Saturday 10th September 2016
Press clippings
Plans axed for six-day 'Laughterama' comedy festival
Plans for a "boutique" comedy festival in trendy Highbury Fields have been withdrawn following a public outcry from neighbours.
Jamie Bullen, Evening Standard, 10th September 2016Have you heard about the comedian and his autistic son?
Like many stand-up comics, John Williams wanted to talk about his family in his show - but his son has autism. He explains why it's OK to laugh during his act.
Giulia Rhodes, The Guardian, 10th September 2016Cold Feet review
So did the actors slip back seamlessly into their roles? Well I thought the girls did, but I'm not so sure about the boys.
Steven Broadbent, Telly Binge, 10th September 2016Harry H Corbett's daughter hails dad's comedy legacy
The late actor's daughter Susannah says her dad helped change the face of sitcoms and that fans still leave notes on his grave.
Emma Pryer, The Mirror, 10th September 2016Brilliant! The Fast Show archive - in pictures
The co-creator of The Fast Show, Charlie Higson, has donated his archive of scripts, sketches and memorabilia to the University of East Anglia, where he met Paul Whitehouse and where the popular and influential series was conceived.
Lily Miller and Greg Whitmore, The Guardian, 10th September 2016Videos
TV & radio
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 10 - Bitzer's New WhistleBitzer takes delivery of his new hi-tech farmyard control module, but when the gadget malfunctions, Bitzer is left wishing for his old whistle.
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Live From Rio, Episode 4Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined live in Rio by special guest Stephen Mangan for a comedic review of the Paralympics as Day 3 gets underway.
Newzoids
Series 2, Episode 2This week, Taylor Swift dispatches with Tom Hiddleston and begins auditioning new boyfriends; Kim Jong-un prepares his own sporting event; Robert Peston tries to train his dog; Jerry Hall has plans for Rupert Murdoch; and Keith Lemon takes part in Great British Bake Off.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 11, Episode 1 - Renée Zellweger, Patrick Dempsey, John Malkovich, Aisling Bea, Tom Odell, Team GBJonathan Ross returns for a brand new series with a show packed full of Hollywood stars: Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger, and Grey's Anatomy's Dr McDreamy Patrick Dempsey, who are starring together in the new film Bridget Jones's Baby; plus screen legend John Malkovich. Also joining them, one of the finest comedians in the country Aisling Bea; a selection of victorious Team GB Olympians; and platinum-selling BRIT award winner Tom Odell, who will be performing live in the studio.
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 32 - Sex EditionSam explains why Keith Vaz's penchant for rent boys makes him a man of principal, and Simon Danczuk MP reveals why he never had sex on his constituency desk.
Impractical Jokers UK
Episode 6Matt plays the nose-piano in a music shop, a quiet café is disturbed by fart noises, and then the guys must win a kiss from a stranger. The biggest loser faces a terrifying forfeit strapped to the top of an aeroplane.