BCG Daily Monday 8th July 2013
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Mrs. Brown repeat on Saturday beats ITV & C4 in ratings
A repeat of the hit BBC sitcom Mrs Brown's Boys beat everything shown on ITV and Channel 4 in the ratings on Saturday night.
The Sun, 8th July 2013Alan Partridge Norwich premiere campaign gathering pace
It could be success for Partridge lovers everywhere as the campaign to hold the film premiere of his new movie could be one step closer to success after the campaign message was tweeted to more than 700,000 followers.
The Eastern Daily Press, 8th July 2013Review: Little Howard and The Magic Pencil
Credit to Howard Read for summoning so much energy for this afternoon, subterranean gig decimated by hot weather and the prospect of Andy Murray clinching his first Wimbledon title.
Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 8th July 2013Count Arthur Strong comes to the telly
Long a cult favourite on the comedy circuit and Radio 4, the sublimely dotty old thesp is getting his own sitcom. His creator Steve Delaney talks to Dominic Cavendish.
Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph, 8th July 2013Stewart Lee: The elite have 'stitched up' comedy
British comedy has undergone an elitist 'stitch-up', with poorer performers being 'priced out' of success, Stewart Lee has claimed.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 8th July 2013Top five character comedy shows at the 2013 Fringe
Featuring Mr Winchester, I Am Bev, Ivan Brackenbury, Barry from Watford and Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III.
The List, 8th July 2013Top five comics called Chris at the 2013 Fringe
A countdown of comedic Christophers, including Coltrane, Ramsey, Stokes, Fitchew and Mayo.
The List, 8th July 2013Top 5 sketch comedy shows at the 2013 Fringe
Featuring Birthday Girls, How Do I Get Up There?, BEASTS, Lead Pencil and Thrice.
The List, 8th July 2013Mark Thomas returns to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe
For 2013, he is back on more solid comedy ground at The Stand.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th July 2013Stewart Lee describes first encounter with Baconface
Cult Canadian comic Baconface is set to sizzle at the Fringe. Stewart Lee recalls seeing this stand-up giant in 1986 and pays tribute to a man he robbed.
Stewart Lee, The List, 8th July 2013Female musical comedy acts are set for the Fringe
Vikki Stone, Katie Goodman, Carly Simon and EastEnd Cabaret discuss filth, fun and feminism.
Claire Sawers, The List, 8th July 2013Canadian comic Bobby Mair readies himself for Fringe
When you learn that Bobby Mair has been a support act for Jerry Sadowitz and Doug Stanhope, you get a fair sense of the dark terrain which this young Canadian's material might cross.
Brian Donaldson, The List, 8th July 2013Count Arthur Strong, BBC Two, review
I laughed helplessly along. Delaney's script and delivery were a constant and quintessentially Countish joy, and it was smart to have furnished Arthur with a local caff to hang out in.
Mark Monahan, The Telegraph, 8th July 2013The World's End review
With a fabulous Madchester-era soundtrack and a strong, believable portrait of male bonding at its core, The World's End turns out to be a hugely entertaining caper. It doesn't live up to the memorable brilliance of Shaun Of The Dead, but it's great fun if you're happy to go along for the ride.
Steve Bennett, Chortle, 8th July 2013Julian Clary joins Amnesty comedy line-up in Edinburgh
Julian Clary (in Edinburgh exclusively for Amnesty) joins Ed Byrne, Alan Davies, Jo Caulfield and other top secret names to host the podcast shows that will feature the best comedy and the biggest names at this year's fringe.
Amnesty, 8th July 2013The World's End Review
Edgar Wright's feverish direction keeps the energy level high, but the script slows to a painful crawl at a crucial stage late in the game, and struggles with the narrative gymnastics required to keep the group from heading for the hills the moment they discover Newton Haven's dark secret.
Jordan Farley, SFX Magazine, 8th July 2013Top 5 sketch comedy shows at the 2013 Fringe
Three members of Lady Garden go their own way to offer up a sketch show of the future. 2053 to be exact.
The List, 8th July 2013Top 5 sketch comedy shows at the 2013 Fringe
Superb sibling duo Toby team up with absurdist Nathan Dean Williams for some off-kilter fun.
The List, 8th July 2013Videos
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9am30 min
Colin Hoult's Carnival Of Monsters
Series 1, Episode 1Colin Hoult is ringmaster of the sinister Carnival of Monsters in this character-based sketch show.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 8, Episode 3 - Space TourismWith Brian Blessed, Kevin Fong, Steven Attenborough.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 59, Episode 2Radio 4's antidote to panel games, chaired by Jack Dee. Regulars Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are joined by Tony Hawks.
8:30pm30 min
Count Arthur Strong
Series 1, Episode 1 - Memory ManMax Baker, Count Arthur's old partner from the early days in variety, has died. His son Michael tracks down Arthur in the hope of interviewing him for a book. Michael is soon treated to a performance of Arthur's world famous Memory Man act.
10pm30 min
What A Load Of Buzzcocks
Episode 6 - 2007This week we look back to 2007, when Dappy from N-Dubz made his first appearance on the show and Preston infamously walked off. Plus, there is a tribute to team captain Bill Bailey.