BCG Daily Friday 25th November 2016
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David Walliams interview
David Walliams has got an impressive list of famous faces together to play the Friend in his new comedy sketch show series.
The Sun, 25th November 2016David Walliams 'gets most pleasure' from writing
David Walliams has said writing children's books is "definitely the thing that gives me most pleasure".
BBC News, 25th November 2016How David Walliams recruited stars for his show
How David Walliams recruited Sheridan Smith, Jack Whitehall and Harry Enfield for his first sketch show since Little Britain.
Stephen Armstrong, Radio Times, 25th November 2016Video: Stewart Lee on manners in comedy and politics
Stewart Lee tells Andrew Neil why he is polite to people he does not agree with, although he previously said he did not want to appear on TV and have to meet people he does not like.
BBC, 25th November 2016Sean Lock on what makes him laugh
From The Third Policeman to Johnny Vaughan's football chat, the stand-up reveals what makes him laugh the most.
Rachel Aroesti, The Guardian, 25th November 2016David Walliams and the rise of comedy infidelity
Gone are the days of inseparable pairs like Eric and Ernie ... by taking multiple partners in his new sketch show, Walliams proves that the future of laughs lies in speed-dating.
Mark Lawson, The Guardian, 25th November 2016Eddie Izzard 'stood up to transgender attacks'
Eddie Izzard was making a stand against "transgender people being aggressively attacked" when he swore at a man who threatened him, a court has heard.
BBC News, 25th November 2016Joanna Scanlan interview
Despite starring roles in The Thick Of It, Getting On and No Offence, her path to the top has been far from smooth.
Henry Mance, The Financial Times, 25th November 2016Nice Fish review
Mark Rylance plays a goofball novice on an ice-fishing trip in a play that feels derivative and slides into absurdism.
Michael Billington, The Guardian, 25th November 2016There's plenty of bite at Alexei Sayle's sandwich bar
I haven't laughed as long and hard at a piece of radio comedy for ages.
Louis Barfe, The Lady, 25th November 2016Videos
TV & radio
Breaking The News
Series 5, Episode 6Des Clarke is joined by comedians Raymond Mearns, Tiffany Stevenson and Ashley Storrie plus journalist Alex Massie for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.
Talking Comedy
Episode 8 - Ken Dodd Talking ComedyTalking Comedy looks at the life and works of Ken Dodd.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 4Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Toby and Daisy and special guests Ben Shires, Suzi Ruffell, Stu Goldsmith and Bec Hill.
The Now Show
Series 49, Episode 4Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Andy Zaltzman, Mae Martin, Luke Kempner, Freya Parker, Greg Jenner and Adam Kay to present the news via topical stand-up and sketches.
The Leak
Series 5, Episode 2Tom Price is joined by Jenny Collier and Lloyd Langford to review the week's big stories from Wales and the world.
Citizen Khan
Series 5, Episode 3 - FuneralTragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus.
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 7Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jess Phillips MP and Nish Kumar.
Walliams & Friend
Episode 1 - Jack WhitehallThis week it's award-winning comedian Jack Whitehall who joins David Walliams for a variety of comedy sketches.
The Last Leg
Series 9, Episode 7Jessica Hynes joins the regulars in the studio to help dissect the week's events.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 20, Episode 8 - Tom Hanks, Gemma Arterton, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Mo Farah, Olly MursTom Hanks says he was intimidated by Clint Eastwood; Gemma Arterton says she likes being the only woman in a male dominated cast; Joseph Gordon-Levitt says he hopes Obama pardons Edward Snowden; Mo Farah says he'll hang up his spikes in London; and Olly Murs says he is single and happy again.