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BCG Daily Sunday 2nd October 2016

Press clippings

Review: Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational

Over the course of two hours in the company of Romesh Ranganathan, you'd be forgiven for thinking he plans to style himself in the mould of grumpy-man-of-comedy Jack Dee. Throughout his latest show Irrational he takes aim at a whole range of life's little annoyances to many nods of agreement from the sold out Colston Hall.

Tim Wright, Bristol 24/7, 2nd October 2016

Stars of Still Game share their magic memories

iN10 was given special behind-the-scenes access to meet the Still Game cast. Here, they share their magic memories...

Bill Gibb, The Sunday Post, 2nd October 2016

Da Ali G Show facts and figures

Some facts and figures that you may not know.

Telly Binge, 2nd October 2016

Victoria Wood's brother defends book

Victoria Wood's brother has defended his decision to publish a "warts-and-all" biography of his late sister - denying he is betraying the comedian.

Cumbria News and Star, 2nd October 2016

Review: Slap Up Feast of Fun

Last night's Slapstick Festival fundraiser was a rare treat for comedy fans, as Bristol packed the hall to enjoy performances from Rory Bremner, Tim Vine, Barry Cryer, Neil Innes and the legendary John Cleese.

Bristol 24/7, 2nd October 2016

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders to host Bake Off?

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are 'lined up to replace Mel & Sue on Bake Off... and Delia Smith is tipped to take over from Mary Berry.

Daily Mail, 2nd October 2016

C4 deny French & Saunders Bake Off rumours

Channel 4 has rubbished reports that Delia Smith, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are being lined up as the new team for The Great British Bake Off.

Ann Lee, Metro, 2nd October 2016

Parody is having a bit of a moment

Though parody may mock the original, it can also be a new, playful way in to understanding the original both for those who know the text and those who don't or were put off it at school.

John Crace, The Bookseller, 2nd October 2016

Preview: Taskmaster series 3

It feels as if the second series of Taskmaster has only just finished but the third series starts on Dave on Tuesday, October 4 at 10pm.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd October 2016

Terry Jones 'very proud' to get award

Monty Python's Terry Jones has received a standing ovation at the Bafta Cymru awards for his outstanding contribution to television and film.

BBC News, 2nd October 2016

TV & radio

BBC Local Radio 12:30pm
30 min
The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show. Copyright: BBC

The BBC Norfolk New Comedy Show

Episode 10

BBC Radio Norfolk brings you brand new comedy from local performers and writers.

U&Gold channel logo. Credit: UKTV 7pm
60 min
Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies. Image shows from L to R: Richard E. Grant, Hayley Mills. Copyright: Phil McIntyre Entertainment

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 3 - Killer Jokes

In this episode Richard looks at one of the steamiest comedies to date, The Titfield Thunderbolt, a proper comedy about trains, and explores the story behind one of Ealing's most famous films, The Ladykillers, and why it continues to inspire again and again.

London Live 2:30am
60 min
Norman Wisdom. Copyright: Getty Images

Norman Wisdom Live

TV broadcast of late comedy star Norman Wisdom's popular stage act.

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