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BCG Daily Friday 21st June 2013

Features

Sunshine. Bing Crosby (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Jellylegs / BBC Shop

Steve Coogan to publish his autobiography

Steve Coogan, the actor known for a myriad of comic roles, including the character Alan Partridge, is to publish his autobiography. The book will be out in September 2014.

Miranda and The Mighty Boosh Features

British Comedy Caricatures

Illustrator Paul Mitchell has drawn a unique caricature image for British Comedy Guide. See the full set of his British comedy related creations here.

Press clippings

Russell Brand rules Question Time's clash of the egos

BBC lines comedian up with Boris Johnson and Melanie Phillips but the arguments fizzle rather than sizzle.

Michael White, The Guardian, 21st June 2013

Lloyd Langford's top ten stand-up comedians

The Welsh curmudgeon reveals his favourite comics - with videos.

Ben Williams, Time Out, 21st June 2013

Inside Matt Berry's world

The actor and writer Matt Berry talks about humour, taxidermy, and teaching himself to play the organ.

Becky Sunshine, The Telegraph, 21st June 2013

John Kearns sets the questions for Dan Cook

Find out about all of Dan Cook's favourite cheeses...

Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 21st June 2013

Why is British comedy so popular in the US?

British comedy seems to be at an all time high in popularity across the pond, with shows like The Office, Shameless, Absolutely Fabulous and Little Britain, plus a catalog of British films, appealing to many in the US.

Catherine Lyn Scott, The Huffington Post, 21st June 2013

For the Love of Mrs Brown, Cardiff, review

This tacky TV panto makes for a warmly funny evening, says Dominic Cavendish.

Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 21st June 2013

Rob Gilroy: Making a stand #12

With Ghostbusters 3[/i] in and out of development more times than a Gary Busey comeback, people no longer know whether they want it or not. It's time for a true fan of this comedy classic to step in and sort it all out. Rob Gilroy is that idiot.

Rob Gilroy, Giggle Beats, 21st June 2013

Sketch show Anna & Katy axed by Channel 4

"We are talking to them about other projects," says Channel 4 as it tells RadioTimes.com that Anna Crilly and Katy Wix's show will not be getting a second series.

Ben Dowell, Radio Times, 21st June 2013

Viv Groskop: Why I performed 100 consecutive nights

Viv Groskop hasn't felt like she needs to scale back on her ambitions simply because she has children. However, when she embarked on 100 consecutive nights of standup comedy two years ago, it was the biggest test of her marriage.

Viv Groskop and Bruce Dessau, The Guardian, 21st June 2013

Laurence Clark interview

Ever since he was a child, Laurence Clark has been told he's "inspirational" just for doing the mundane, everyday activities everyone else does.

Western Morning News, 21st June 2013

Videos

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines TV

The Graham Norton Show - A massive fly invades the studio

An un-expected guest joins in the show. Chris O'Dowd gets to know him quite well.

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines TV

The Graham Norton Show - Steve Carell's famous chest waxing scene

Steve Carell talks about the chest waxing scene in The 40 Year Old Virgin.

The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines TV

The Graham Norton Show - Chris O'Dowd's Call Centre Job

Chris O'Dowd talks about one of his early jobs.

The Brig Society. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions Radio

The Brig Society - £21 Billion

Marcus Brigstocke asks the question - if we spend 21 billion annually on fashion - why do we look so terrible?

Zombie Shopping. Image shows from L to R: David Bussell, Holly Burn Online

Shopaholic Apocalypse

Shopping channels never stop broadcasting...

Starlings. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions TV

Starlings - Series 2 trailer

An emotional trailer for the second series of Starlings.

Sweat The Small Stuff. Image shows from L to R: Rochelle Humes, Nick Grimshaw, Melvin Odoom TV

Sweat The Small Stuff - Dog biscuit or human biscuit challenge

Grimmy tests the taste buds of Rick Edwards and Katy B with a tricky blindfolded taste-off.

Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television TV

Russell Howard's Good News - Horror in Nottingham!

Russell introduces the most dramatic story EVER on the show.

Quick Cuts. Image shows from L to R: Sue (Doon Mackichan), Annie (Jessica Gunning), Becky (Lucinda Dryzek), Marianne (Jane Dowden). Copyright: Catherine Bailey Productions Limited TV

Quick Cuts - Talking Dirty

Sue chats to a customer about some problems she's having with her sex life.

Lemon La Vida Loca. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Parker (Laura Aikman), Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) TV

Lemon La Vida Loca - Keith Lemon and Jenny Powell's sex tape

Footage obtained from Keith's bedroom.

Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain TV

Mock The Week - Unlikely Things to Hear on Radio

These are some words you're unlikely to hear on the radio.

Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain TV

Mock The Week - Things You Wouldn't Hear on a Science Documentary

You wouldn't hear these things on an important documentary.

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy. Image shows from L to R: Rebecca Front, Jo Brand, Barry Cryer. Copyright: STV Productions TV

Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy - What does a comedian need on a desert island?

Jo Brand asks her guests what is important to take to a desert island.

TV & radio

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 40, Episode 6

Radio 4 takes a comedic look at the week's news.

BBC Radio Wales. Copyright: BBC 6:30pm
30 min
What's The Story?. Tom Price. Copyright: Tidy Productions

What's The Story?

Series 9, Episode 3

Topical comedy panel show, hosted by Tom Price. Tom is joined by Clint Edwards and Ben Partridge.

Absolute Radio 7pm
30 min
The Manuscript. Image shows from L to R: Nick Hancock, Clive Anderson, Andi Osho, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: TBI Media Productions

The Manuscript

Episode 1

With Katy Brand, Andrew Maxwell and Rob Beckett.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 7, Episode 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 13, Episode 12 - Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Chris O'Dowd, Josh Groban

Steve Carell reveals how he almost lost his nipples; Kristen Wiig says no one has asked her to be a bridesmaid; Chris O'Dowd talks about his wedding; and Josh Groban performs live in the studio.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Trojan Donkey. Image shows from L to R: Jim Nugent, PJ Gallagher, Sharon Mannion. Copyright: Double Z Enterprises / Waddell Media

Trojan Donkey

Episode 1

A plumber, a tattoo artist, a man on a bus and two painters are amongst the victims of the first episode.

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