BCG Daily Monday 4th November 2013

Radio Times review

The university comedy returns for a third series, with the unlikely housemates as second years - and there's still only one thing on JP's mind. Comedian Jack Whitehall was born to play the show's gilet-clad posh berk, who tonight gatecrashes the freshers' fair to attract "hotties". Rivalling Whitehall for the best gags are man-eater Vod (Zawe Ashton) and oddball Howard (Greg McHugh), who comes out with his most outlandish confession yet: he's landed a date.

Josie's in Southampton after being kicked off her course, but still mooning at Kingsley across cyberspace. There's also a new arrival: a home-schooled first year with an unfortunate array of knitwear.

Tim Vine interview

Puntastic stand-up Tim Vine, 46, rattles through some one-liners as he looks back over a 20-year career.

Review: Sarah Millican: Home Bird

Her shtick is to be like the gossipy best friend, so makes no secret of her divorce and shares vignettes from her seven-year relationship, whether it's the silly jokes they share or an anecdote about a trip to Warwick Castle, not the most heavily exploited of comedy topics, but one which shows her ability to hold a longer narrative.

Crackanory review

The content so far seems to show that Crackanory certainly has the talent to be a cult hit.

That was the lunch that was: remembering David Frost

In his last ever recording on The Museum of Curiosity, he was on top form - funny, fascinating, full of insight - it's impossible to believe that someone so full of life is gone.

Faye Marsay introduces new fresher Candice

The White Queen actress joins Jack Whitehall, Zawe Ashton, Joe Thomas, Kimberley Nixon, Greg McHugh and Charlotte Ritchie for the new series of the Channel 4 comedy Fresh Meat.

The Indian Doctor: fashion in Trefelin

Designing costumes for The Indian Doctor has been one of my favourite experiences.

Dick and Dom to join Monty Python's 'Spamalot' cast

CBBC stars Dick and Dom will join the stage cast of Monty Python's Spamalot later this year.

Joe Thomas on Kingsley and Josie

The Ross and Rachel of the Channel 4 comedy finally make a go of their relationship in season 3 - but will Kingsley's girlfriend Heather come between them?

Do you have a girl crush on Vod?

Zawe Ashton reveals all about the women who fancy her hell raising character and why Fresh Meat's creators might "cut the cord" while the Channel 4 comedy is still a hit.

Jack Whitehall - I cannot be left alone with a vibrator

JP isn't the only one with a childish sense of humour, as Kimberley Nixon and Charlotte Ritchie reveal the comedian's dildo pranks...

Fresh Meat, series 3 episode 1, review

The buffoonish characters in Channel 4's comedy Fresh Meat soon win you over.

Russell Brand responds to Robert Webb

Russell Brand has responded to Peep Show star Robert Webb's criticism of his recent political campaigning, suggesting that Webb's Oxbridge shielded him from problems in the world.

How to get an agent: Advice for writers

While an agent can clearly help you build your writing career, there are successful writers who don't have one.

Greg McHugh and Zawe Ashton shine in Fresh Meat

While tonight's instalment of Fresh Meat didn't see the show at its best, there were still some great moments. I loved Howard's story, Vod's holiday romance and the fact that things between Josie and Kingsley aren't as solid as they'd like to think.

Fresh Meat Prince Harry gag 'clearly tongue in cheek'

Channel 4 has defended a rude gag about Prince Harry set to air during tonight's return of student sitcom Fresh Meat as "clearly tongue in cheek".

Paxman: I understand why Russell Brand doesn't vote

And the Newsnight presenter admits "In one recent election, I decided not to vote, because I thought the choice so unappetising"