BCG Daily Monday 15th July 2013
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I laughed so helplessly at this episode that I had to re-apply my mascara, and I was still chortling on my way out of the office and on the train home. Count Arthur Strong, half-witted, malapropism-prone former music-hall star (a masterly comic creation by Steve Delaney) joins the modern world at last when his new friend Michael (Rory Kinnear) gets him on the internet. Or on "the Ilfracombe" as the Count has it. Soon his horizons broaden, and not just because "I'm going to tell that Stephen Fry what I think of him".
There's no point in trying to explain further. I will say only that Arthur decides to fulfil his dream of doing Jack the Ripper tours from an ice-cream van complete with chimes.
Alison Graham, Radio Times, 15th July 2013Edinburgh Fringe interview: Nish Kumar
Nish Kumar has been among our favourite comics ever since we first saw him at the Camden Crawl as part of the brilliant double-act The Gentlemen of Leisure.
Laugh Out London, 15th July 2013Why the Decapitated Puppy club is no more
After five years of being about the darkest and dirtiest comedy club in London, the Decapitated Puppy's tail has finally stopped wagging. Co-founder Bobby Carroll explains why.
Bobby Carroll, London Is Funny, 15th July 2013Mimetic interviews: Paddy from Jonny and the Baptists
We're bringing Jonny and the Baptists to Enfield - and probably Paddy to Chase Farm Hospital...
Andrew Mickel, Such Small Portions, 15th July 2013Proving there's no such thing as a bad review...
The Comedy Club in London was censured by the Advertising Standards Authority for apparently using critics' quotes on its website that were not genuine. This brought back memories of having my quotes taken out of context by promoters in the past.
Julian Hall, The Stage, 15th July 2013Showstoppers visit 2013 Edinburgh Fringe with kids show
Seasoned improvisers base 2013 comedy show on children's suggestions.
Kelly Apter, The List, 15th July 2013Peter Serafinowicz working on new comedy film
Peter Serafinowicz is about to make a major splash in the feature world. Serafinowicz's debut will be I See What You Did There.
Twitch Film, 15th July 2013Stars insist 'I Love My Country' isn't UKIP advert
A shamelessly patriotic new BBC1 Saturday night quiz show called I Love My Country is not a prime-time advertisement for UKIP, its star contestants have insisted.
Adam Sherwin, The Independent, 15th July 2013Karl Warner to leave the BBC
BBC Entertainment commissioner and executive editor Karl Warner will leave the corporation at Christmas to set up an independent company.
BBC Ariel, 15th July 2013Daniel Sloss interview
Young and up and coming comedian Daniel Sloss speaks to The Journal about his career so far, just don't call him 'young' and 'up and coming'...
Rachel Barr, Newcastle Journal, 15th July 2013Chris O'Dowd interview
Bridesmaids, The IT Crowd and Family Tree star jokes he needs to push himself rather than push the luck of the Irish
Stephen Armstrong, Radio Times, 15th July 2013Edinburgh 10x10: Famous people
The people who need the exposure least. Ten of the most famous people in the comedy section...
Chortle, 15th July 2013Videos
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9am30 min
Colin Hoult's Carnival Of Monsters
Series 1, Episode 2More surreal sketches with Colin Hoult. Some characters have knives strapped to their hands and call out 'giggle, giggle'.
10:45am15 min
Lunch
Series 1, Episode 1 - ReunionBill and Bella have not seen each other for years. They were great friends when they shared a flat, now they disagree about everything. It is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
11:30am30 min
Births, Deaths And Marriages
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Elephant MalcolmMalcolm makes the mistake of doing a local radio interview after a trip to the dentist.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 8, Episode 4 - What Makes a Science a ScienceWith Ben Goldacre, Sophie Scott, Evan Davis.
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 59, Episode 3Regulars Jack Dee, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer are joined by Miles Jupp.
8:30pm30 min
Count Arthur Strong
Series 1, Episode 2 - Arthur.comWhen Michael makes the mistake of getting Arthur online, he ends up being mistaken for a murderer.
10pm30 min
What A Load Of Buzzcocks
Episode 7 - 2000Looking at the year 2000, this show includes Liam and Robbie falling out at the Brits, the birth of Craig David and tributes to The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.