BCG Daily Friday 14th June 2013
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Jo Brand interview
Her time as a mental health nurse left Jo Brand with a deep love for the NHS - now she is furious at the way nurses are under attack.
Rachael Bletchly, The Mirror, 14th June 2013Opinion: In praise of Would I Lie To You?
I resisted Would I Lie To You? for a while. Maybe it was the slightly smug hosting of Angus Deayton at first, maybe it was the show's resemblance to a pub-gossip Call My Bluff. But at some point I decided that I love this programme and now I'm hooked. There is nothing I enjoy more than unwinding to these all-star wind-ups.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2013Amused Moose Laughter Award 2013 launched
The third Amused Moose Laughter Awards, supported by 2entertain, launches today.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2013News: Brick Lane Comedy Festival postponed
"It's with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Brick Lane Comedy Festival."
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 14th June 2013Blackadder at 30: how the cunning plan worked
The Black Adder began on June 15, 30 years ago. Despite a chaotic start, it became a hit. The rest, says Dominic Cavendish, is history.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 14th June 2013Rob Brydon accepts MBE 'for short Welshmen everywhere'
Comedian Rob Brydon has been recognised for his services to comedy and broadcasting with an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Metro, 14th June 2013Richard Herring online stand-up series in the pipeline
Having side-stepped the restrictions of broadcasters and commissioners in his award-winning podcasts, Richard Herring is to release his own filmed stand-up series.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 14th June 2013Rob Gilroy: Making a stand #11
I've mentioned before about why I became a character comedian, haven't I? The fact I'm so frightfully dull that even cold callers refuse to engage in small talk with me? Thought so. Another reason I arrived at this decision, though, was because of one man: Steve Coogan.
Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 14th June 2013Blackadder at 30: his 30 best lines
As Edmund Blackadder turns 30, we celebrate his 30 best insults, putdowns and witticisms.
The Telegraph, 14th June 2013Help SSP decorate the Latitude Festival shed
Ever wanted to see your own work of art adorn a stage at a major music festival? Yeah, we know it's top of everyone's bucket list. Well this summer SSP is going to make that dream come true.
Tim Clark, Such Small Portions, 14th June 2013Opinion: The new New Act Award awards
Is it time to call time on new act competitions? The answer is... probably not, so long as everyone is aware of what they actually mean.
Gareth Morinan, Chortle, 14th June 2013Videos
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 6In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 13, Episode 11 - Russell Crowe, Amy Adams, Henry Cavill, Katy BThe cast of Superman movie Man of Steel join Graham. Russell Crowe says Kate Blanchett is the best kisser, Henry Cavill reveals sex scenes aren't comfortable, Amy Adams talks about her passion for Lois Lane. Katy B performs live in the studio.