BCG Daily Tuesday 5th November 2013
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Jonathan Ross guest list is as flat as a pancake
Jonathan Ross's guest list is as flat as a pancake while Graham Norton picks the cherries. Even Alan Carr's Chatty Man is putting Ross to shame as he is forced to plug ITV's mediocre shows.
Ian Hyland, The Mirror, 5th November 2013Ava Vidal: Shooting down evil male hecklers
Male hecklers are a female comedian's worst nightmare. But after a decade's experience in stand-up comedy, Ava Vidal has learned how to shoot them down.
Ava Vidal, The Telegraph, 5th November 2013Female-only stand-up comedy: Bristol success story
It is just over two years since Jane Duffus was first drawn to the shocking gender inequality on the comedy circuit. Inspired to redress the balance, her mission became to raise awareness of the lack of female representation and promote women in stand-up. Two years on and What the Frock!, an all-female stand-up comedy night, has attracted thousands.
Louis Emanuel, The Bristol Post, 5th November 2013'Golden age' of comedy is over says Cleese
Comic John Cleese says he fears after 50 years in the industry that the 'golden age' of comedy is over and being funny is the hardest thing in the world.
Claire Carter, The Telegraph, 5th November 2013Al Murray - review
The Pub Landlord doesn't serve up radical new comedy, but Murray is a quick wit who turns his tactlessness on himself.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 5th November 2013Review: Fresh Meat series 3, episode 1
A good return to form for the Manchester students, I look forward to next week's installment.
Nico Adams, Metro, 5th November 2013Review: James Acaster - Lawnmower
"It's a happily spent hour, with Acaster demonstrating a confidence and natural stage presence beyond his years."
Emma McAlpine, Spoonfed, 5th November 2013Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond on Yonderland & more
I took my place at a round table in the middle of a wood-panelled library (also stuffed with puppets) to chat to the cast of Sky1's Yonderland. First up, Laurence Rickard and Ben Willbond - both familiar faces thanks to the BBC's wonderful adaptation of Horrible Histories. Here's what they had to say about their new show...
Sarah Dobbs, Den Of Geek, 5th November 2013Da Ali G Show - the 5 most awkward moments
Da Ali G Show is to be revamped for comedy channel Fox, meaning we get to enjoy cringeworthy moments like these all over again...
Radio Times, 5th November 2013Josie Long interview
"I believe I'm getting better, even if everyone else thinks I'm getting worse."
Scott Barnett, Such Small Portions, 5th November 2013Led Astray
Comedy writers Marks & Gran talk about their first ever BBC sitcom pilot, Led Astray, starring Cilla Black and Paul O'Grady.
Laurence Marks & Maurice Gran, Marks & Gran Blog, 5th November 2013Review: Liam Williams
Sam Gray reviews the debut solo show from 'sulky anti-lad' Liam Williams.
Sam Gray, Spoonfed, 5th November 2013Bridget Christie interview
'Even if they disagree with me on absolutely everything, I can't really lose'.
Ben Williams, Time Out, 5th November 2013Nick Helm v Evel Knievel
The bolshy comic's new show is a tribute (of sorts) to Evel Knievel. But how does Helm size up to the daredevil? We put them head-to-head.
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2:15pm45 min
The Wainwrights
When farmer Barry changes radio station and hears himself as the star of a daily soap drama he fears for his sanity.
2:15pm45 min
The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 2 - The Gold RushCharming and bullying, the Thomas brothers set about their plans for a New Trefelin.
5:15pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 12Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood with his constant singing and spoils his plans to dance with Maid Marion, in the news studio Arthur Sleep takes a nap, fitness enthusiast Keith Fitt starts a jumping jacks exercise craze and gets everyone to join in, and zany scientist Professor Muddles invents a no-dizzy helmet which doesn't quite work as planned.
10pm30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 2, Episode 4This week's guests are Aisling Bea, X Factor winner James Arthur, stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, and Helen Flanagan.
10pm60 min
Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 1, Episode 2Ross judges a WI baking competition, acquires a giant scarf for Johnny Vegas and gets to meet Paul Daniels.
11pm30 min
Small Scenes
Series 1, Episode 3In this episode we hear about the cosmetic benefits of old men's legs and the Witness Protection Conference 2013.